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SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

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PART    I.  CONTAINING  THE  HYMNS. 
TNG  THE  SONGS. 


4k     PART    II.  CONTAIN! 
PEftGXED  (especially 


RESIGNED  (ESPECIALLY  THE  FORMER  PABT) 
FOR  THE  USE  OF  CONGREGATIONS,) 

AS  AN  APPENDIX 

TO 

DR.  VTATTS'S  PSALMS  AND  HYMNS, 
BY  WILLIAM  PJRRLVSOW,  A.  J\L 

:'>-TOR  QFTflE  FIRST   BAPTjST  CHURCH  IN  THE  C1TV  Of 
NEW- YORK. 


"  Lyt  the  wor.l  of  Christ  dwell  in  vou  richly,  in  a^lwistJom  ;  teach- 
ing aud  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms  and  Hymns  and  bpirituji 
SoDgs,  singing  with  grace  ia  your  hearts  to  the  Lord." 

Col   iii.  16. 
'Where  ia  God  my  Maker,  who  giyst.h  songs  in  the  night!" 

Joe.  xxxy.  Ly. 


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THIRD  EDITION  : 

CORRECTED  AND  ENLARGED  BY  THE  AUTHOR 


JYEfV-YORK-: 

PRINTED  FOR  JOHN  TIEBOUT. 


A,.  SpootifiPi  Prjnpe'i 


Jlislnst  of  ■JYetv-Tovkt  *s. 

BE  IT  REMEMBEgED,  that  on  the  third  day 

L.  S.        of  iMfly,  in  the  thirty-third  year  of  the  Indepen- 
dence of  the  i  nit<  <t  Suites  of  '-'  merica,  11  ilhatn 
farkinson,  of  the  saul  district,  hath  deposited  in  Uiis  office 
the  uue  of  a  hook,  the  light  whereof  he  claims  as  author, 
in  the  words  and  figures  following — to  »  il  : 

xV  Se'ection  of  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,  in  two  parts, 
part  L  containing  the  Hymns,  part  It  containing  the  -<ongs 
— Designed  (especially  the  former  part,  for  the  t^e  of  con- 
gregations, as  an  appendix  to  Dr  Watts  »  Psalms  and 
fly  inns  By  William  Parkinson, Pastor  of  the  first  Bajrfist 
Church  in  ihe  city  of  New- York. 

"Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  yo'.  richly,  in  a!!  wis- 
dom; teaching  and  admonishing  one  anothei  in  psalms  and 
hymns  and  spirj.tuaV  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts 
to  the  Lo  d.'1 — Gal  iii   iG. 

«  Where  is  God,  n  y  Maker,  who  giveth  soigs  in  the 
night  ?"— Job,  xxxv.  10. 

Iu  conformity  to  the  act  of  congress  of  the  United  states, 
entitled,  *'  An  Act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning  by 
securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts,  and  i  ock  to  U  e  9h- 
thors-and  ]>•'  orietoisof  such  copies  duiing  the  t»i  ■  ...  re- 
in mentioned/''  and  also  to  Uu  mc'  entitled,  ,  \n  Act  sup- 
pleraenlary  LJ9  an  act,  eititicd,  ,<i  act  for  the  encourage- 
int:  t  ol  learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts, 
and  hooks,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies, 
du  ing  ihe  limes  therein  mentioned,  and  extendingthe  :>en- 
efits  thereof  to  tiie  aits  of  designing,  engravLag,  and  etch- 
ing historical  and  other  prints." 

CHARLES  CLINTON, 
Clerk  of  the  District  of  Neto-York. 

% 

THE  First  Baptist  Church  in  the  City  of  New-York, 
having  bj  aCommittee  examined  the  following  Selection 
of  Hvrniii  :>"d  Spirit;!:.!  Songs,  agree  to  use  them  in  Public 
Wo  hip  *%  an  Vppeudix  to  Dr.  Watts'*  Psalms  and 
Ilvrnns;  and  do  herebj  recommend  them  to  oar  sister 
C liurches  i.  particular,  to  the  people  of  Gcd  in  general, 
and  to  iii  public  at  Itfrge.  By  croc-  of  t'.  Church. 
J»  UN  BEDIENT,  Church  Clerk. 

J\eiv-York,  May  J,  18C9. 


PREFACE. 


IN  poetry,  sublimity  and  spirituality,  the 
Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts'  arc  confessed- 
ly unequalled,  and  will  probably  remain  so  till 
the  end  of  time ;  at  least  till  a  more  perfect 
stafe  of  the  church  than  the  present.  As  con- 
clusive evidence  of  the  high  and  extensive  rep- 
utation, which  they  have  so  justly  acquired 
among  the  godly  of  all  denominations,  it  may 
be  remarked,  that  in  m©st  congregations  of 
christians  they  are  constantly  used,  and  that 
nearly  all  the  selections  of  hymns  that  have 
been  published,  owe  the  chief  of  their  riches 
and  beauties  to  that  "  sweet  singer  in  Israel." 
My  own  admiration  of  these  Psalms  and  Hymns 
is  such,  that  I  desire  never  to  be  without  them, 
in  my  closet,  in  my  family,  or  in  the  house  of 
God.  Nevertheless,  like  all  other  human  pro- 
ductions, they  are  imperfect.  Some  of  them 
contain  expressions  which,  as  mio-ht  easily  be 
shown,  are  not  reconcileable  with  the  oracles  of 
truth  nor  the  experience  of  the  saints,  and 
which,  therefore,  it  is  devoutly  to  be  hoped  the 
Head  of  the  Church  will  yet  cause  to  be  pru- 
ned, for  the  further  edification  and  comfort  of  his 
people.  Besides,  as  several  of  them,  though 
excellent  in  their  respective  places,  are  wholly 
of  local  or  special  application,  the  book,  in  ma- 
ny parts  of  Zion,  is  necessarily  deficient,  with 
regard  to  divers  occasions  and  subjects. 


THEFACEo 

16  supply  this  deficiency.  Dr.  Rippon  puo~ 
lished  his  selection ;  which  is  certainly  superi- 
or to  any  other  book  of  die  kind  thai  has  ap- 
peared ;  and  that  it  is  so  esteemed  by  the 
chinches  of  Christ,  is  sufficiently  manifest,  by 
its  very  extensive  circulation  and  general  use. 

Favoured  as  we'  are  with  this  excellent  selec- 
tion, and  with  many  others,  several  of  which* 
are  valuable,  it  may  be  thought  by  some  alto- 
gether useless  to  add  another. 

By  this  publication,  however,  I  hope,  in  some 
measure  at  least,  to  answer  the  following  ends : 
First,  to  gratify  many  who  have  long  wished  to 
see.  in  a  suitable  book  for  public  worship,  a 
number  of  hymns  by  various  authors^  which  are 
3iot  contained  in  Dr.  Rippon's  selection. — Se- 
condly, to  contribute  towards  lessening  the  use 
of  several  hymn  books  now  in  common  circula- 
tion, which  I  consider  as  essentially  erroneous 
in  doctrine,  and,  therefore,  calculated  to  cor- 
rupt the  minds  of  some  who  use  them,  especial- 
ly of  young  christians.  And  Thirdly,  to  fur- 
nisfi  those  who  choose  to  make  use  of  them,  with 
n  .iter  variety  and  more  correct  edition  of 
what  are  called  Spiritual  Songs,  than  they  now 
possess.  This  kind  of  composition  has,  for  sev- 
eral years  pastheen  greatly  abused — Songs  have 
been  circulated,  not  only  in  .MS.  but  also  in 
print,  which  have  been  so  barbarous  in  lan- 
guage, so  unequal  rri  i  umbers,  and  so  defective 
in  rhyme,  as  to  excite  disgust  in  all  persons 
even  of  tolerah'e  understanding  in  the* 
and,  what  is  infinitely  worse,  so  extremel 
found  iit> doctrine,  that  no  discerning  christian 

*  Especially  that  by  Urs.  Jones  and  Allison. 


PttEEACE. 

can  sing  or  hear  them  without  pain.  Many  o(' 
them,  notwithstanding,  contain  valuab  -  ideas; 
and  such  I  have  laboured  to  render  ace  ptahie. 
I  still  see  in  them  many  imperfections;  am-  per- 
sons of  better  taste  and  discernment  p»us1  ne- 
cessarily see  in  them  many  more;  but.  I  have 
learned  by  experience,  and  all  who  make  the 
attempt  will  also  learn,  that  however  easy  it 
be  to  discover  fatiltsin  noetic  composition, 
it  is  very  difficult  for  a  person,  not  born  a  poet, 
to  correct  them. 

In   selecting  materials  for  this  work,  no  re- 
spect has  been    had  to  the  religious  denomina-  . 
tior,    of  authors  •:  Hymns   or    Songs  that  were 
tit   to    be   good,    wherever    found,   were 
■ 

As  it  is  expected  that  this  book  will  have  its 
Chief  circulation  where  Dr.  Watts's  Psalms  and 
as  are  in  common  use,  there  are  but  very 
few  taken  from  that  excellent  book;  and  yet? 
for  the  benefit  of  such  as  do  not  possess  Watts, 
and  especially  for  the  use  of  travelling  minis- 
ters, to  whom  it  would  be  inconvenient  to  car- 
ry both,  a  few  choice  ones  from  that  book  are 
inserted  in  this.  The  hooks  of  Newton  and 
Ilait,  also  Watts's  Lyric  Poems,  and  the  Songs 
in  the  Night,  Lave  considerably  enriched  this 
volume  As  a  proof  of  the  {ligh  esteem  in 
which  I  hold  Dr.  Rippoirs  selection  of  hymns, 
I  have  selected  about  one  half  of  the  same. 
Some  of  them,  to  be  sure,  are  slightly  altered, 
are  taken  from  other  collections,  either 
as  I  found  them,  or  with  alterations,  A  con- 
siderable number,  especially  in  the  second  part, 
are  either  such  as  I  found  h  ;»   differ- 

ent places,  and   among  different   societies,  cr 


P&EFACE. 

such  as  have  been  sent  to  me  in  letters,  and 
which  were  never  before  in  print.  Some  of 
them  indeed  have  undergone  such  alterations, 
as  that  little  more  than  their  general  ideas  re- 
main. I  do  myself  make  no  pretensions  to  po- 
etic talent ;  nevertheless,  at  different  times, 
since  I  profess  to  have  known  the  Lord,  I  have 
been  led  to  compose  hymns.  Of  these  a  few 
will  appear  in  this  book ;  and,  that  no  other 
person  may  be  charged  with  their  blemishes, 

they   are  distinguished  by  the  letter  P ,  as 

the  others  are  by  the  names  of  their  respective 
authors  when  known — when  the  author  is  un- 
known, the  book  is  mentioned  from  which  the 
hymn  or  song  is  taken. 

This  book  consists  of  two  parts :  the  first  con- 
taining what  are  called  the  Hymns,  the  second 
wThat  are  called  the  Spiritual  Songs.  In  this 
general  division,  I  have  been  governed  parti) 
by  the  metre  and  partly  by  the  tunes  usually 
Sung  to  those  of  the  second  part ;  but  princi- 
pally by  the  denomination  under  which  they 
commonly  pass  among  us.  The  first  part  con- 
tains 420  hymns,  and  is  specially  designed  for 
the  use  of  congregations,  in  the  same  manner 
in  which  Dr.  Rippon's  book  is  used ;  that  is,  as 
an  Appendix  to  Dr.  Watts7s  Psalms  and  Hymns. 
The  second  par:  contains  150  Spiritual  Songs-, 
some  of  which  may  be  used  in  common  with 
those  of  the  former  part,  but  which  are  chiefly 
designed  for  the  use  of  Society  meetings  and 
other  circles  of  religious  friends. 

To  this  kind  of  singing  I  am  aware  that  ma- 
ny serious  persons  object ;  however  it  is  hoped 
that  they    will  bear  with  those   to  whom  it  has 

often  been  made  a  means  of  great  refreshment, 

-  —  —  - 


PREFACE. 

and  the  rather  so,  because  it  appears  to  have 
been  owned,  in  many  instances,  as  the  means 
of  bringing;  careless  sinners  to  think  seriously 
of  eternal  things. 

As  in  Dr.  Rippoxtfs  book,  so  in  this,  both  the 
hymns  and  songs  are  arranged  under  particu- 
lar heads,  and  the  number  of  eacli  is  made  to 
agree  with  the  number  of  the  page  on  which  it 
Stands ;  which  must  greatly  facilitate  the  find- 
ing either  of  any  particular  one  sought  for,  or 
of  one  suited  to  any  particular  subject  or  oc- 
casion. 

Should  the  sales  of  this  work  produce  any 
surplus  of  money,  after  defraying  the  expense 
of  printing,  distribution,  &c.  it  shall  be  scrupu- 
lously applied  to  the  interests  of  Ziou.  And 
.should  the  book  be  rendered  at  all  useful,  either 
to  the  dear  people  I  statedly  serve,  and  for 
whose  use  it  is  primarily  designed,  or  to  any 
other  church  or  individual,  my  Lord  and  "Mas- 
ietf  shall  have  all  the  praise. 

W.  P_ ~ 

JVea^fbrA:,  18  17. 


M&TlCULAB  CONTENTS, 


AAKON — his  breast-plate     - 
Accepted  time  •  J 

Acceptance  through  Christ  alone 
Alia-!. — first  ami  second 
Adoption — Abba  Father 
Admiration  and  Confidence     • 
Afflictions — good 
Aftt'ctions  on  things  above 
AU  and  in  Al! — Christ  is 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand 
Aii  things  working  for  good 

-  Wt!i  ir  also  go  a  way? 
■  :>  Lercy  seat 
hat  he  saved? 
•     Zion 
F  I  tirist     - 
\  waken  :d  sinners 


251 

2r>2 

15 

-S3 

177 

257 

SH 

:) 

VT9 

r;.64 

886 

201 

279 

838 

83* 

187—20-2 


n 


BELTEvKI" 


-the  weak  encouraged  183- 

]  Sappy  - 

Banning  his  race 
In  his  wai  fa  re  - 

Waning  for  the  corning  of  his 

- 
J>  oting  himself  to  Grod 
W  ■  'kinj*  w  Ih  •  rod 

nting  the  .insence  of  Jesus 
<>  ;v'  i  i  -.  the  pro  sence  of  God 

in  life  and  death     - 
Th'o  natures  in  him  207-261- 


310 
181 

182 

iZS 
203 
204 

205 

206 
-299 


PAItTlCtLAR   CONTEXTS. 

Believer — Complaining  that  he  cannot 

do  the  good  be  would  -  203 

Complaining  of  inconstancy  209 

Lamenting  indwelling  sin       -  210 
an  evil  heart     211,  212,  213 

Desiring  wings  to  flee  away  £14 
Meeting   and    parting   with 


brethren 


515,  216,  217 


His  prayer  answered  by  crosses 

Method  of  bis  salvation          -  2i9 

Crowned         -             -             -  134 

Bell — tolling  at  death,  or  a  funeral      -             -  4tl 

Bethesda— -pool  of      -             -             -             -  200 

Boldness— holy            -    .                     -            -  1TG 

Balaam's  wish  vain      -  269 

Barlimeus — blind         -  247 

Bones — vision  of  the  dry           -  249 

Backslider— returning               ...  ?gg 

Bosom  friend                 -             •              -             -  819 
Baptism           .....  3T4t-380 


CALVARY 

Christ — his  condescending  grace 
Incarnation    - 
Transfiguration 
Sufferings  arid  death 
Efficacy  of  !;is  death 
Resurrection 
Ascension 
Exaltation    - 
Intercession 
Invitations    - 


84, 


273 
87 
72 
73 

74—79 

263 

SO 

33 

33 

85,  uG 
65 


Characters  and  representations  of  him. 
Aaron,  the  true 
Adam,  the  second 
Advocate  ... 

Brazen  serpent     - 
Br€  id  of  life  -  - 

Bridegroom — husband        -  * 


GO 
.5 
90 
91 
92 
93 


^ARTICULAR   CONTENTS* 


Christ — Bright  and  morning  star 

- 

. 

94 

Captain  of  our  salvation 

. 

- 

182 

Corner  stone 

. 

. 

95 

Desire  of  all  nations 

. 

. 

96 

Door 

. 

• 

9T 

Forerunner    ) 
Foundation    $ 

■ 

■ 

98 

Fountain  opened 

- 

- 

99 

Friend 

. 

100 

,  101,  198 

Gift  of  God 

. 

_ 

103 

Kinsman 

. 

_ 

102 

Lamb  of  God 

- 

. 

106 

Leader 

- 

• 

10T 

-Lord  our  righteousness 

. 

_ 

48,  117 

Life  of  the  soul 

- 

. 

46 

Messenger  of  the  covenant 

- 

108 

Messiah 

- 

- 

109 

Pearl  of  great  price 

- 

- 

110 

Physician  of  souls     - 

- 

Iff 

, 112,  113 

Portion 

- 

- 

£80 

Preciou.s  to  them  that  beli 

ieve 

- 

105 

Priest,  high 

- 

- 

114 

Priesthood— excellency  oi 

rit 

* 

115 

Ransom 

- 

- 

116 

Shepherd 

* 

- 

118,119 

Vine 

- 

- 

120 

Way 

- 

- 

121,  122 

All  and  in  all — crown  him 

i 

123, 

124,  125 

Church — A  building 

. 

. 

331 

A  garden 

- 

• 

332 

Asking  the  way  to  Zion 

- 

- 

333 

Her  increase  promised  and 

pleaded 

S57 

Church  Meetings 

. 

-  334—342 

Children,  how  shall  I  put  thee  among  them? 

£89 

Cit) — no  abiding  one  here 

. 

- 

365 

Circumspection 

. 

. 

266 

Communion  with  God,  desired 

- 

* 

57,59 

Excellency  of  it 

. 

60 

Confession  and  pardon 

. 

» 

52 

Conversion — ofZaccheus 

- 

- 

39 

The  Thief      - 

* 

. 

41 

Praise  for  it 

• 

- 

S3i 

PARTICULAR   CONTENTS. 

Conversion — Matter  for  prayer  and  praise      -  835 

Come  see  a  man           ....  Siti 

Covenant — support  in  God's  under  trouble     -  34 

Pleading  it                                          -  35 

Creation — the  wisdom  of  it                   -             -  S 

Cross  of  Christ— glorying  in  it            -             -  265 

A  siglu  of  it              -             -  325 

Crosses — prayer  answered  by  thera     -             -  21  f> 

Crown  him 124,  125 

D 

DARKNESS— hope  in  it      -  -  139, 140, 142,  143 

Removed  and  joy  restored       -  148 

Deacons           -             ...             -             -  355 

Death              .....  405—413 

A  welcome  messenger               -             -  406 

Of  a  young  person        ...  407 

Preparation  for  it  desired         .-             -  408,411 

Encouragement  against  the  fear  of  it    -  410 

Christ's  presence  indices  it  easy              .  412 

Dying  in  the  embrace  of  God                 -  413 

And  Judgment              -                          .  4'j<j 

Deliverances— what  hath  God  wrought !          -  338 

Dismission       -             -             -              -             .  255 


EFFORT      .  -  -  - 

Election  .... 

Encouragement  - 

Against  the  fear  of  death 
Eternity  - 

Evening  hymns  - 

Exhortation — to  prayer 
Experience      -^         ... 


201 

31 

308—316 

410 

324 

228—235 

SOT,  309 


Fall  of  man     .... 
Effects  thereof  lamented    - 
Fasts  and  thanksgivings 
]*aith — Its  author  and  preciousness 
Power 
Struggling  with  unbelief 


15 

16 

39S— 402 
130 
131 
132 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 


Faith  Encouraged  though  weak 

Fear  not  .... 

Fear  of  God,  being  in  it  all  the  day  long 

Fellowship  with  God — Excellency  ofit 

Flock— iittle 

Forgiveness — of  God — A  joyful  sound 

Fortitude — holy  - 

In  Martyrdom 
Forms  vain  without  the  power 
Friend — Christ 

A  bosom  friend 
Funeral — of  a  young  person 


lite 

-  68,  Tl 

-  134,135 

60 

-  Tl, 159 
r  51 

156 
137 
240 
100,101,198 
319 
407 


GENTILES— Spread  of  the  gospel  among 

Praying  for  Jews 
Giving  to  the  poor 
Glorying  in  the  cross  of  Christ 
fiod — His  unity  '    - 

Immutability     - 
Infinity 

Sovereign  Decrees 
Supreme  and  self-sufficient 
Invisible  and  eternal 
Pardoning;  in  this  none  like  him 
Ready  to  forgive       .     - 
Reasoning  with  sensible  sinners 
Shall  supply  all  your  need 
Fear  of  him         - 
His  wisdom  and  goodness 
Living  and  moving,  &c.  all  from  him 
Thinking  on  his  saints 
Gracious  - 

Gospel — A  least         -  *  -  % 

Jubilee  - 

Glory,  wisdom  and  majesty  of  it 
The  power  of  Qod  to  salvation 
Rational  defence  ofit 
Invitations 
Freeness       - 

A  net  ... 

Spread  of  it  248,  356,  357,  . 


them 
371,372 


243 
360 
373 
265 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 

M 

49 
54 

63 

70 

134, 135 

149 

262 
312 
317 

£5 
26,27 


29 

30 

65 

24^ 

245 

58,  S59,  360 


PARTICULAR   CONTEXTS. 

Grace — Efficacious 

Renewing,  praise  to  God  for 

A  charming  sound 

Excellency  of  it 

Sufficient 
Gravity  and  decency 

H 

HARVEST  and  summer 
Heart — Wretched  and  wandering 
Stony  - 

Hardness  of  it  lamented 
Contrite 
Heaven — Thp  worship  of  it 
Heaven  and  Htil         - 
Hell — The  impenitent  sinner's  own  place 
Help  laid  on  Christ 
Hope — In  darkness 

Encouraged  by  a  view  of  the  divine  per, 

lions  - 

Of  heaven  our  support  under  trials  on  earth 
In  greatest  straits         - 
Hoping  against  hope 
Humility         - 


38 
42. 
43 
44 
69 
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390 
50 
326 
314 
191,192,195 
440 
418 
419 
298 
143 


uo 

144 
145 

263 
275 


139, 142, 


JEHOVAH— J  ireh 

Jesus — Looking  to  him  ... 

Ever  the  same  - 

Weeping  over  Jerusalem 

Is  Jesus  mine  !  enough 
Jews — Their  conversion  prayed  for  by  Gentiles 


Ignorance  lamented  and  wisdom  asked 
Increase  is  of  God^*  - 
It  is  the  Lord 
It  is  I 
Judgment       - 

K 

KINGDOM  come      - 
Knowledge  at  present  imperfect 


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199 
232 
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PARTICULAR    CONTEXTS. 

L 
LAW— The  moral— Spiritual  -  -  202 

The  sinner  found  wanting  by  it    20 
Requiring  what  the  creature 

cannot  render  -  £2 

Practical  use  of  it  -  21 

Ineffectual  to  salvation  268 

Law  and  Gospel,  or  Christ,  a  refuge  from  the  curse 

of  the  law  -  -  23 

Ceremonial         -  -  -  -  24 

Lion,  Sampson's  -  -  -''.'•-  281 

Longing  for  the  latter  day  glory  -  -  359 

For  glory  in  heaven  -  -  36T 

Looking  to  Jesus         -  -  -  199,  286 

Lord's  Day  -  -  -  301,  302 

Morning      .  .  .  303,  304 

Evening       .  .  .  .  305 

Love — God's  eternal  and  unchangeable  .  3'2 

Pardoning         ...  50 

To  God  .  .  .  .  150 

To  Christ         .  151—151 

To  the  Brethren  .  .  .  155—159 

To  our  Enemies  .  .  .  160 

Loving-kindness  of  the  Lord  .  .  306 

M 

MAN,  bv  nature,  grace,  and  glory       .             .  292 

'His  frailty  .  .  403 
Martha  and  Mary  .  .  .  284,  285 
Meeting  and  parting  with  brethren             215,  216,  21T 

Means  ineffectual         ....  256 

Mercy  seat — approach  it  my  soul      ^^         .  201 

Meditation                    .             .                          .  220 

Ministers — Institution  of  the  gospel  ministry  343 
Seeking  direction  in   the  choice  of  a 

Pastor                   ...  344 

Watching  for  souls               .             .  345 
The  goodness  of  God  acknowledged 

in  giving    Ministers                     .  347 

A  Minister  lea\  ing  his  people         .  348 

The  people's  prayer  for  their  minister  349 

The  Minister's  wish  for  his  people  350 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 

Ministers — Abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord  351 

Lovest  thou  me  ?  .  .  352 

Christ's  care  of  Ministers  and  churches    353 

Contradictions  ill  their  work        .  354 

Missionaries — prayer  for  them  .  .  358 

Miracles  of  Christ  .  .  .  112,  113 

Morning  hymns  .  .  .         225, 226,  £27 

or  Evening  .  .  228—235 

JVIoses  dying  in  the  embraces  of  God  .  413 

Moses  and  the  Lamb — the  son g  of       .  .  271 


NAMES — party  names  opposed  to  christian  love        156 
National  prayer  and  praise  .  398 — 40- 

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OBEDIENCE— Creature's  insufficient  P  22 

One  thing  I  know        ....  17- 

Opening  a  new  place  of  worship  .         £36,  237  238 


PARDON— A  pardoning  God 
Love 

Spoken  by  Christ 
Party  names  opposed  to  christian  love 
Parting  with  brethren 

With  carnal  joys     . 
Patience — Pleading  for  it  under  affliction 
Peace — ye  shall  have   in  me 
Penitent 

Perseverance  61 — desired 
Pilgrims — Their  safety 
Pool  of  Betlj^a 
Plenty  in  tim^pf  dearth 
Portion — mine  is  above 
Prayer 

Answered  by  crosses 

Exhortation  to  prayer 

Praying  for  relations 
Pride  .... 

Priest— high — Christ 
Priesthood — the  excellency  of  Christ's 


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216,  217 

368,  S69 

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311 

200 

282 

366 

309 

218 

307 

327 

274 

114 

115 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 


Promises — The  first 

, 

66 

To  two  or  three 

241 

Of  strength  equal  to  our 

day 

67 

Of  the  divine  presence 

63 

Of  sufficient  grace 

. 

69 

Of  a  supply  of  ail  our  need 

70 

Of  the  kingdom 

71 

Provide — The  Lord  will 

. 

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Providence — Mysteries  of  it 

. 

9,13,  14 

To  be  explained  hereafter 

to 

Publican — God  be  merciful,  &c. 

. 

187 

R 

RACE— The  Believer's 

131,  267 

Reading  the  scriptures 

. 

221 

Redemption — by  Christ  alone 

. 

SG 

Finished 

37 

Religion — Its  importance 

. 

136 

Remember  me 

198 

Relations— Praying  for  them 

327 

Rejoicing — Tn  God 

# 

146 

In  his  ways 

, 

147 

Evermore 

. 

272 

Resignation,  or  God  our  portion 

163—169 

Resurrection — Christ's 

, 

80 

A  pledge  of  ours 

81 

Matter  of  com 

fort  to  the 

)se 

who  seek  Christ 

82 

Of  the  bodies  of  the  saints 

414 

General — Prospect  of 

it 

415 

Rest — For  weary  saints  in  eternity 

291 

Resolve — Esther's 

. 

194 

Request 

. 

167 

Return  of  joy  after  a  time  of  darkness          ^  . 

148 

Retirement  and  meditation 

■W- 

220 

Revival — Jtioped  for 

290 

Prayed  for 

,              . 

342 

Righteousness — Human  insufficient 

47 

Christ's  imputed 

#              . 

48,  259 

Room — Yet  there  is 

S 
SALVATION— Complete 

64 

55 

Melodious  sonnd 

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Sarapw  n's  ''.  ion 
Satau  returning 
Scriptures —  Properties 
Usefulness 
Riches 
Self-denial 

.niination 
Self-abhorrence 
Sheep — Lost — found 

Security  of  Christ's 
Sinner — The  impenitent  found  wanting 

Awakened  .  .        137- 

Grown  thoughtless 
Hell  his  own  place 
•Song  of  Moses  \:ut  the  Lamb 
Society  meetings 
Soldier — The  '  hristian 
Sorrow — Godly 
Spirit — Holy — His  leadings 

Longing  for  his  propiti 
His  drawings  celebrated 
operations  necessary 
witnessing  and  sealing 
Spring  .... 

Str  hgth  equal  to  the  day 
Struggle  between  faith  and  unbelief 
Submission         .  .  .     164,  165,  166 

Summer  . 

Supper — The  Lord's  .  .         Sot 


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196, 

118- 
^202, 

306- 


334, 


,  382 


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281 

283 

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18 

19 

171 

174 

197 

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-119 

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419 

271 

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276 

126 

127 

128 

129 

270 

385 

6^ 

132 

313 

390 

383 


THIEF— converted                 ...  41 

Thunder           ....                883,  389 
Thanksgiving — days  of             .             .                399 — 402 

Times— All  in  God's  hand         ...  178 

Tine — the.  shortness  of  it          .              .             .  403 

Time  ami  Eternity      .              .             .      #  403 

Traveller's  Psalm         .            .             .            .  11 

Trials — remembering  how  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  168 

Coming  out  of  them  like  gold              .  1*0 
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PARTICULAR   CONTENTS. 


Tribulation  .... 

Trust — Humble — preventing  despair 

u 

UNION  to  Christ,  by  the  bond  of  love  in  eternity 
Spirit  in  regeneration 
Indissoluble 


273 
175 


300 
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46 

321 


Blessedness 

w 

WALKING  with  God 

Warfare — The  Believer's — also,  his  armour 

Animated  in  it  and  crowned 
Winter  .... 

Why  weepest  thou  ?  ... 

Works  good  .... 

Worldling         ..... 
Worship — secret 
Family 
Public 

Opening  a  new  place  of  public     236 
World — A  maze 

Vanity  of  it 

The  rich  fool  surprised 

Farewell  to  it 

Affections  on  things  above 

Hopes  of  heaven  drown  cares  on  earth 

My  portion  is  above 

Parting  with  carnal  joys 

Love  to  the  creatures  is  dangerous 

Y 
YEAR — Seasons  thereof 
New  Y«ar 
A  year  of  threatening  drought 

Rain 
All  the  seasons  of  the  year  crowned  with 

goodness  .  .  .  393 

Young  persons  encouraged  in  seeking  Christ       396,  397 
Yet  there  is  room         ....  64 


204 

182 

184 

391,  392 

190 

277 

288 

220   221 

222—235 

236—300 

,  237, 238 

258 

361 

■      362 

363 

364 

365 

366 

368,  369 

370 


384—393 

394,  395 

3Q5 

387 


ZEAL 


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A  TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURES, 

EXPLAINED  OR  ALLUDED  TO  IjV  FART  I. 


Book'. 

Chap. 

V. 

Hymn. 

Book. 

Chap. 

V.     Hymn. 

den. 

5 

24 

58  2o4 

Psalms 

89 

19 

298 

18 

19 

223 

102 

25,28 

2 

22 

14 

145 

138 

5 

147 

24 

56 

376 

119  105 

17 

41 

56 

282 

119 

67,71 

257 

49 

10 

109 

119 

117 

61 

Exod. 

28 

29 

86 

119 

136,158 

16 

Numb. 

21 

8,9 

91 

Prov. 

8 

13 

174 

23 

10 

269 

8 

17 

396 

Deut. 

6 

4 

1 

14 

26 

135 

6 

5 

150 

23 

17 

134 

33 

26,21 

>       296 

Cantic. 

] 

3 

96 

Judges 

14 

8 

281 

3 

11 

125 

Ruth 

3 

4,9 

102 

5 

16 

100 

1  Sam. 

3 

18 

166 

Isaiah 

1 

18 

63 

50 

6 

140 

1 

2 

401 

2  Sam. 

16 

17 

100 

24 

18,20 

416 

23 

5 

34 

25 

6 

25 

1  Chron 

.      29 

14 

372 

28 

16,17 

95 

Esther 

4 

16 

194 

45 

•24 

48 

Job 

3 

17 

291 

54 

13 

172 

23 

3,4 

59 

57 

15 

191 

Psalms 

2 

8 

357 

61 

2 

116 

4 

4 

220 

63 

7 

306 

4 

6 

361 

Jer. 

3 

15 

347 

23 

1,3 

119 

3 

19 

289 

* 

24 

7 

83 

3 

2-2 

50 

30 

7 

205 

8 

22 

111 

31 

15 

178 

9 

23,24 

146 

35 

3 

56 

17 

9  211,212,213 

39 

40.3 

23 

6 

48,117 

45 

38 

Lament 

3 

22,23 

230 

55 

6 

214 

3 

39 

162 

65 

11 

393 

Kzek. 

37 

3 

249 

74 

20 

Si 

Uauiel 

5 

27 

20 

77 

19 

14 

9 

26 

109 

S9 

15 

•z7 

Hosea 

2 

15 

t,7 

TABLE    OF   SCRIPTURES, 


:*3ook. 

Chap. 

V. 

Hosea 

11 

4 

14 

4 

Amos 

3 

1— % 

Micah 

6 

0,7 

7 

IS 

Hab. 

3 

17,18 

Hag. 

2 

7 

i     2 

9 

Mai. 

3 

1 

Matt. 

5 

44 

6 

10 

6 

33 

9 

2 

12 

43.45 

13 

46' 

14 

27 

15 

19 

18 

20 

20 

28 

24 

44 

25 

40 

25 

41 

28 

5,6 

Mark 

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'    9 

21 

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5 

7 

47 

9 

23 

10 

38,42 

11 

5 1  22 

12 

16.21 

12 

35,38 

13 

23 

14 

22 

15 

3,4 

16 

25 

18 

13 

IS 

35,38 

19 

1,10 

28 

34 

23 

•';  J 

2i 

54 

<tohn 

1 

29 

S 

16 

1 

29 

Hymn. 
12 

50 
400 

47 

49 
253 

96 
109 
10* 
160 
248,355 
397 

53 
28 
110 
323,328 
2:1 
241 

87 
408 
371 
417 

82 
S23, 12 
171 


13: 

24 

51 

171 

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30-.V8- 

183 

279 

64 

40 

418 

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106 

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Ch  p 

V. 

Jfyrkn. 

John 

5 

2,9 

200,244 

6 

20 

323.  >28 

6 

35,48 

92 

7 

2,7 

65 

9 

25 

172 

10 

9 

97 

10 

C7.S9 

118 

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10 

li 

6 

1 22 

14  ' 

19 

46 

15 

1,5 

120 

17 

24 

85,420 

19 

30 

37 

19 

41 

246 

20 

IS 

190 

21 

6 

245 

21 

15 

352 

21 

18—2 

0       179 

Acts 

1 

25 

44  9 

9 

6 

192 

t 

10 

3.8 

373 

20 

26,27 

34  8 

24 

24,25 

254 

2 

2  -'. 

S93 

Romans 

1 

"ifi 

'J  9 

4 

IS — 2 

1       C63 

7 

14 

202 

7 

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133,208 

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2"  9 

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8 

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.    126 

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31 

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300 

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1,2,2 

5  35  330 

12 

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203 

1  Cor. 

?, 

6.7 

2  0/ 

6 

\7 

45 

13 

9 

12 

16 

13 

136 

2  Cor. 

9 

15 

103 

13 

11 

216 

Gal. 

3 

28 

156 

4 

6 

38 

4 

19 

354 

5 

M 

261 

Eph. 

a 

5 

43 

TABLE    OF    SCRirTUllES. 


Book.     Chap.   V  Hymn 

Kph.            2      8  130 

4    15,?  6  104 

6     13,17  182 

Phil.  1.        16  3> 

3  12,21  181 

4  I  350 
Col.  3  11  123 
1  Thess.       5     16  272 

1  Tim          3       8,13  355 

2  Tim.     1.  12  and  2,13      32 
Ileb.             4       2  24 

6  19,20  98 

7  25  84 
9    27  409 

12      2  199.2S6 

12      7  165 


nook.     Chap.   V.  Hymn- 

Heb.           13  14  365 

13  17  345 

James          1  27  186 

2  18  277 

1  Pet.           1  18,19  36 

1  22  159 

2  6  95 

2  7  105 

3  20,21  89 
1  John         1  3  60 

1  9  52 

2  1  90 
Rev.             2       1  353 

2  10  184 

22  16  94 

22  17  243 


A  TABLE 

TO  FIND  ANY  HYMN  BY  THE  FIRST  XINE. 


Hymn  and  page. 

A  DAM,  our  father  and  our  head  -  15 

J\.  Afflicted  saint  to  Christ  draw  near  67 

A  friend  there  is — your  voices  join  -  10  J 

A  garden  fenc'd  from  common  earth  -  332 

A  good  High  Priest  is  come         -  -  114 

Alas  !  by  nature  how  deprav'd    -  -  289 

Alas!  it  is  a  thorny  road             -  -  261 

Alas  !  the  deep  deceit  and  sin      -  -  213 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus's  name  -  125 

Almighty  maker,  God          -         -  -  240 

Almighty  maker  of  my  frame      -  -  403 

Aloud  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace  -  1 60 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross           -  -  136 

And  art  thou  with  us  gracious  Lord  -  68 

And  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  to  thee  -  153 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high  -  165 

And  must  1  part  with  all  I  have  -  171 

And  will  the  eternal  king             -  -  203 

And  will  the  judge  descend          -  -  417 

And  may  I  hope  that  when  no  more  177 

Another  six  days'  works  is  done  -  301 
Approach,  my  soul,  my  soul  the  mercy-seat  20 1 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts  arise  -  16 

Ascend  thy  throne  Almighty  king  -  248 

A  sinner  from  my  birth  I've  been  -  322 

As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung  -  4 ! 


A  TABLE,  &C. 

Hymn  and  puge- 

Vstonislrd  and  distressed     -         -        -  211 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home       -  127 

Awake  and  sing  the  song    -         -         -  271 

Awake  my  heart !  my  soul  arise          -  303 

Awake  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve    -  181 

Awake  sweet  gratitude  and  sing            -  85 

Awake  our  souls  and  bless  his  name    -  97 

Awake  my  soul  in  joyful  lays      -         -  306 

"D  ACKSLIDERS  who  your  misery  feel  1 24 

-*^   Before  thy  throne  eternal  king      -  351 

Begone  my  worldly  cares  away   -         -  235 

Behold  the  blind  their  sight  receive  I    -  113 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb       -         -  106 

Behold  a  sinner  gracious  Lord     -         -  199 

Behold  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God         -  138 

Behold  long  wish'd  for  spring  is  come  385 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand          -  285 

Beneath  thy  frowns  O  Lord  I  lie          -  143 

Beside  the  gospel  pool         -  200 

Bless'd  be  the  tie  that  binds         -         -  155 

Bless'd  men  who  stretch  their  willing  hands  179 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet  blow             -         -  26 

Both  poor  and  needy,  Lord,  am  I        -  312 

By  faith  in  Christ  I  walk  with  God       -  204 

By  various  maxims  forms  and  rules     -  286 

/CHILDREN  of  God  renounce  your  fears  328 

^   Come  all  who  love  to  pray            -  316 

Come  gracious  Spirit  heavenly  Dove   -  126 

Come  guilty  souls  and  flee  away           -  251 

Come  mourning  sinner  in  whose  breast  194 

Come  let  me  love,  or  is  my  mind         -  152 

Come  sinners,  saith  the  almighty  God  6G 

Come  ve  that  fear  the  Lord        -        -  3  34 


A  TABLE 

Hymn  and  page. 

Compar'd  with  Christ,  in  all  beside      -  123 

Confirm  the  hope  thy  word  allows        -  293 

Courage  my  soul  I  behold  the  prize     -  29 1 

Curst  be  the  man,  for  ever  curst          -  23 

|~^EAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below       -  363 
-™-^  Dear  Lord  and  has  thy  pard'ninglove  375 

Dear  Lord  though  bitter  is  the  cup      -  161 

Dear  Saviour  we  are  thine          -         -  45 

Dear  Saviour  make  me  wise  to  see      -  1 72 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear      -  238 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid    -  413 
Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  hath  made   1 1 1 

Deluded  souls  who  think  to  find            -  362 

Depraved  minds  on  ashes  feed    -         -  92 

Destruction's  dangerous  road       -         -  279 

Did  Christ  o'er  sin ners  weep?      -         -  246 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  Lord         -  355 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord   -  .       -  352 

Dost  thou  my  profit  seek     -        -         -  1 69 

X^NSLAV'D  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains  36 

■*r  Eternal  God  ■   Almighty  cause     -  1 

Eternal  God  !  now  smile  on  those        -  380 

Eternal  Spirit  we  confess    -         -         -  129 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy         -        -  393 

Eternal  wisdom}  thee  we  praise            -  8 

Eternity  !  unequall'd  thought !     -         -  324 

"CTAIR  Zion's  king  we  suppliant  bow  355 

-*-     Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss  131 

Faith — 'tis  a  precious  grace        -        -  130 

Farewell  vain  world,  to  earth  adieu    -  366 

Father  is  not  tbj  promise  pledged        -  357 

Father  of  ail.  thy  care  we  bless           -  223 


OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Hymn  and  page. 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house            -  343 

Father  of  mercies  !  God  of  love           -  394 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss           -  167 

Father  of  faithful  Abra'm  hear    -        -  360 

Forgiveness!  'tis  a  joyful  sound           -  5  1 

From  all  that's  mortal,  all  that's  vain  CO 

From  Sinai's  mount  to  Sion's  hill         -  298 

From  the  dear  flock  of  Jesus's  saints  -  217 

/TJ_AZE  on  spectators  and  behold       -  379 

^"    Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above  109 

God's  nature  and  his  name  we  read    -  79 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way            -  9 

God  shall  alone,  the  refuge  be     -        -  149 

Grace  .'  'tis  a  charming  found  43 

Great  Former  of  this  various  frame     -  2 

Great  God  of  providence,  thy  ways      -  10 

Great  God  of  all !  thy  matchless  power  402 

Great  God  of  wonders  !  all  thy  ways  49 

Great  God,  oppress'd  with  grief  and  fear  221 

Great  God,  where'er  we  pitch  our  tent  222 

Great  God,  now  condescend        -         -  224 

Great  God, -thy  watchful  care  we  bless  237 

Great  God,  to  thee,  my  evening  song  228 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth     -  358 

Great  God,  we  sing  thy  mighty  hand  395 

Great  God,  to  thee  I'll  make        -         -  263 

Great  Spirit  of  immortal  love       -         -  157 

Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel's  host  342 

TTAIL  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine       -  38 

-*--*-  Happy  beyond  description  he      -  135 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place  331 

Har.v !  'tis  our  heavenly  Leader's  voice  184 

Haste  that  delightful  awful  day   -        -  367 


A   TABLE 

Hymn  and  page. 

Heaven  lias  confirm'd  the  great  decree  409 

He  dies  !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies       -  381 
He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives       -  84 

Here  Lord  my  soul  convicted  stands   -  21 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord     -  1 1 

How  hast  thou  Lord  from  year  to  year  387 

How  long  and  tedious  are  the  days      -  205 
How  precious  is  the  book  divine           -  17 

How  oft.  alas  !  this  wretched  heart       -  50 

How  various  and  how  new  -         -  230 

How  charming  is  the  place  -         -  239 

How  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace    -  243 

How  long  thou  faithful  God  shall  I       -  244 

How  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear        -  252 

How  many  years  has  man  been  driven  359 

How  long  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign  415 

How  great,  how  terrible  that  God         -  416 

How  blest  the  righteous  are         -         -  269 

How  happy  is  the  christian's  state        -  310 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below      -  370 

Hungry  and  faint  and  poor  -         -  295 

T  AM  saith  Christ  the  way         -         -  122 

•-*-  1  ask'd  the  Lord,  that  I  might  grow  2 1 8 

I  come,  the  great  Redeemer  cries,        -  116 

I  cannot  bear  thine  absence,  Lord       -  206 
Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness       -  48 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  God   -  62 

Jesus,  the  heavenly  lover  gave     -  93 

Jesus,  the  Lord  our  souls  adore  -  98 

Jesus,  my  love,  my  chief  delight  -         103 

Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace         -         104 
Jesus,  1  love  thy  charming  name  -         105 

Jesus,  commissioned  from  above  -         108 

Jesus,  since  thou  art  still  to-day  -         112 


OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Hymn  and  page- 

Jesus,  immutably  the  same           -  -  120 

Jesus,  my  all  to  heaven  is  gone  -  121 

Jesus,  our  souls  delightful  choice  -  132 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  -  371 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be           -  -  378 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend  -  198 

Jesus,  dear  Lord,  we  bless  his  name  -  318 

Jesus,  in  truth  and  power  divine  -  346 

Jesus,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own  -  102 

I  love  the  sons  of  grace       -         -  -  158 

In  darkest  hours  and  greatest  grief  -  142 

In  duties  and  hi  in  sufferings  too    g  '''.'  -  185 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight    -         -.  325 

Infinite  excellence  is  thine           -  -  96 

Innumerable  foes         -         -         -  -  274 

Inquire  ye  pilgrims  for  the  way  -  -  333 

In  sweet  exalted  strains       -         -  -  236 

In  vain  Apollos'  silver  tongue      -  -  243 

In  vain  the  giddy  world  inquires  -  361 

In  vain  men  talk  of  living  faith    -  -  277 

In  what  confusion  earth  appears  -  418 

Is  Jesus  mine  !  I'm  now  prepar'd  -  253 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away       -  -  369 

Israel  in  ancient  days           -         -  -  24 

It  is  the  Lord — enthron'd  in  light  -  166 

I  would  but  cannot  sing        -  -  193 

TTZ"  EEP  silence  all  created  things  -  4 

-"^  Kind  are  the  words  that  Jesus  spake  69 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake  -  215 

Kind  souls  who  for  the  miseries  moan  327 

ET  avarice  from  shore  to  shore  -  19 

-*-^  Let  me  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all  313 

Let  others  wrapt  in  self-conceit    -  -  265 

Let  party  names  no  more    -        -  -  156 


A   TABLE 

Hymn  and  page. 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake   -        -  345 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue     -  364 

Lord,  at  thy  feet,  we  sinners  lie  -         -  188 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold           -         -  383 

Lord,  can  a  helpless  worm  like  me       -  267 

Lord,  dost  thgu  show  a  corner  stone    -  95 

Lord,  didst  thou  die  but  not  for  me      -  175 

Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways      -  1 3 

Lord  !  sinful,  blind,  and  poor      -         -  247 

Lord,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways  61 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs           -  14 
Lord,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind    - 

Lord,  what  is  man?  extremes  how  wide  292 

Lord,  what  is  man  that  child  of  pride  262 

Lord,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this       -  258 

Lord,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine       -  406 

Lord,  when  1  read  the  traitor's  doom  -  419 

Lord,  with  a  grievM  and  aching  heart  187 

Long  have  I  seem'd  to  serve  the  Lord  256 

Look  down  O  Lord  with  pitying  eye    -  249 

Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound      -  27 

ARTIIA  her  love  and  joy  express'd  284 

Mortals  awake,  with  angels  join  72 

?Mong  all  the  priests  of  Jewish  race     -  115 

My  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase  -  288 

My  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd    -  350 

My  Captain,  sound  the  alarm  of  war   -  182 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love        -  34 

My  God,  how  cheering  is  the  sound     -  70 

My  God,  my  Saviour,  thee  I  love         -  154 

My  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine  -  128 

My  harp  untun'd  and  laid  aside           -  290 

My  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires       -  57 

My  soul  arise  in  joyful  lays          -        -  317 
My  sorrows  like  a  flood      - 


OF   FIRST  LINES. 

ffytim  and  page. 

My  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice      -  53 

Mv                  '  had  its  plenteous  years  -  282 

M)    oul,  with  joy  attend    -        -        -  lis 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight         -  363 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of4  joy    -        -  163 

My  thoughts  that  often  mount  the  skies  405 

NO  mortal  ties  can  be  comparM        -  159 

No  strength  of  nature  can  suffice  22 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts          -  229. 

Now  gracious  Lord  thine  arm  reveal  309 

Nov.  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey        -  86 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains    -  8S 

Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise         -         -  397 

Now  let  our  voices  join        -         -         -  U? 

Now  while  the  gospel  net  is  cast           -  245 

Now  we  are  met  in  holy  fear       -         -  339 

Now  whilst  I  try  my  heart            -         -  174 

O  Blessed  Souls  are  they           -        -  259 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know     -  15  1 

Oft  as  the  bell  with  solemn  toll     -         -  411 

Of  rest  I  hear,  of  rest  I  talk          -        -  214 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God       -        -  58 

Oh  for.  a  glance  of  heavenly  day          -  326 

Oil !  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray      -         -  420 

Oh!  that  I  had  a  bosom  friend             -  319 

Oh  !   mav  the  power  that  melts  the  rock  401 

Oh!  that  I  knew  tha  secret  place         -  5  9 

O  my  distrustful  heart         -                -  3  2 

O  God,  my  sun,  thy  blissful  rays           -  139 

O  Lordr  my  best  desires  fulfil      -        -  164 

O  Lord,  m.  Go  I,  whose  sovereign  love  35 

O  !                     .           •)■  .  v„  height      -  388 

O  Lord,  bow  vile  am  .1         ...  197 

O  Lord,  how  lovely  is  thy  namfe            -  232 


A   TABLE 

Hymn  andpage* 

O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call    -        -  S 1 4 

O  what  a  cruel  wretch  am  I         -         -  260 

On  Zion,  his  most  holy  mount               -  25 

O  what  a  state  my  soul  is  in        -         -  330 

On  what  has  now  been  sown         -         -  250 

Once  as  the  Saviour  pass'd  along          -  39 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead           -  83 

]OITY  a  helpless  sinner  Lord       •       -  276 

-*-    Poor  trembling  sinner,  tell  me  why  278 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am  100 

Prepare  me,  gracious  God            -        -  408 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet          -  189 

~F>  A ISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  &c.         -  20 

.O,  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King              -  272 

Rejoice  believer  in  the  Lord         -         -  308 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern       -         -  186 

Renew'd  by  grace,  we  love  the  word  34 1 

Resistless  Sovereign  of  the  skies           -  178 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return           -  220 

Rise,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground  6 

Q/VLVATION!  O  melodious  sound  56 

^  Salvation  through  our  dying  God  55 

Saviour  divine,  we  knowr  thy  name      -  117 

Saviour  of  men  and  Lord  of  love          -  87 

See  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand            -  392 

See  how  the  mounting  sun            -         -  227 

See  Felix,  clotlrd  with  pomp  and  power  254 

See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne  398 

Shall  Mheists  dare  insult  the  cross        -  30 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep       -  347 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  thine  car        -  344 

Sinner, O  why  so  thoughtless  grown f  404 


0¥   PIRST   LINES. 

Hymn  and  page. 

Sinners  away  from  Sinai  fly  320 

Sing  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord    -        -  311 

So  foolish,  so  absurd  am  I            -         -  196 

Soldiers  of  Christ  be  bold              -         -  315 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high       -  33 

Sprinkled  with  reconciling  blood          -  176 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains         -  39 1 

Stretch'd  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies  75 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt      -  141 

Sweet  are  the  gifts  that  gracious  heaven  280 

HTEMPTATIONS,  trials,  doubts,  &c.  264 

-■-   The  castle  of  the  human  heart       -  287 

The  day  is  past  and  gone              -         -  233 

The  deluge  at  the  Almighty's  call         -  89 

The  Father's  free  electing  grace           -  219 

The  great  Redeemer  we  adore     -         -  374 

The  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth  384 

The  law  of  God  is  just         -         -         -  202 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine             -  191 

The  Lord,  who  rules  the  world's  affairs  372 

The  lion  that  on  Sampson  roar'd          -  2S1 

The  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great  146 

The  Saviour  meets  his  flock  to-day      -  304 

The  Saviour  calls — ye  mourners  hear  65 

The  saints  should  never  be  dismay'd  145 

The  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command  386 

The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind  209 

There's  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth  335 

There  is  a  fountain  lill'd  with  blood  99 

This  wretched  heart  will  still  backslide  212 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart         -  537 

Thou  very  paschal  Lamb             -         -  107 

Thou  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes  231 

Thus  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on        -  168 


A   TABLE 

Hymn  and  page* 

Thus  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on        -  234 

Thus  was  the  great  Redeemer  plung'd  377 

Thus  we  commemorate  the  dry            -  382 

Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  horn.  &c.      -  134 

Thy  names  how  infinite  they  be           -  3 

Thy  people,  Lord,  have  ever  found     -  257 

Thy  presence,  everlasting  Cod              -  216 

Thy  promise.  Lord,  and  thy  command  294 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea     -         -  12 

7Tis  fmish'd — so  the  Saviour  cried         -  37 

To  distant  realms,  let  monarchs  spread  44 

To  distant  lauds  thy  gospel  send           -  35G 

To  God,  my  Saviour  and  my  King        -  42 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord     -  390 

To  thee  let  my  first  off- ring  rise           -  225 

?T\vixt  Jesus  and  the  chosen  race         -  300 

NTO  thine  altar  Lord             -         -  195 


U 


WARM  was  his  heart,  his  faith,  &c.  ■  1 37 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest         -  302 

We  seek  a.  rest  beyond  the  skies           -  297 

We've  no  abiding  city  here          -        -  365 

We  bless  the  eternal  Source  of  light     -  35  3 

What  contradictions  meet            -         -  354 

What  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name     -  5 

What  various  hindrances  wc  meet        -  307 

What  jarring  natures  dweU  within      -  207 

What  wisdom,  majesty,  and  grace        -  23 

Whit  shall  the  dying  sinner  do  ?           -  29 

\\  i       acan  these  jealousies  and  fears  54 

Wine  hath  God  wroiiteyj?  &c.              -  338 

Wh?    Strang  commotions  work  within  208 

strange                  ies  arise             -  17 
"Whatever  prompts  the  soul  to  pride 


275 


OF    FIRST   LIKES. 

Hymn  and  page. 

When  Abraham  full  of  sacred  awe       -  399 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd  1 8 

When  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  Ibid  40 

When  si  us  and  fears  prevailing  rise        -  46 

When  at  this  distance,  Lord,  we  trace  73 

When  any  turn  froth  Ziorrs  v. ay           -  335 

n  I  the  holy  grave  survey             -  §1 

When  by  the  tempter's  wiles  betray  d  65 

When  Israel's  grfevihg  tribes  edmplain'd  91 

When  I  can  read  nay  title  clear             -  144 

When  darkness  long  has  yeii'd  my  mind  143 

When,  0  dear  Jesus,  when  snail  i         -  305 

When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends  348 

When  Jesus  claims  the  sinners  heart  283 

When  Jesus  dwelt -in  mortal  clay          -  273 

When  Jesus  for  his  people  died     -         -  268 

When  Abram's  serves?,  to  procure  376 

When  blooming  youth  issnatclfd  away  407 

When  on  the  cress  my  Lord  X  see         -  .  78 

When  storm  and  tempest  loudly  howl  328 

When  swelling  Jordan  o'er  us  rolls  410 

Whene'er  a  black  overspreading  cloud  389 

Wherewith,  O  Lord,  shall  I  draw  rear  47 

Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord  341 

Where  is  my  God?  does  he  retire         -  90 

While  my  Redeemer's  near         -         -  119 

While  carnal  men  with  all  their  might  180 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord       -  40) 

Who  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames  3 1 

Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  140 

Why  should  a  living  man  complain  162 

Why,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou  19  o 

Why  should  our murmuring 'thoughts,  Szc.  414 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  kirg        -  270 

Why  should  a  son,rcdeem'd  with  blood  299 


A  TABLE,  ke. 

Hymn  and  page 
Why  should  the  saints  he  fill'd  with  dread  32 1 
Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ?  412 

With  sovereign  power,  O  Lord,  defend  349 

With  joy  let  each  afflicted  saint  -         170 

With  Israel's  God  who  can  compare  296 

With  melting  heart  a,nd  weeping  eyes  1 92 

With  thee,  great  God,  the  stores  of  light       226 
With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament  -         210 

With  sacred  pleasure  we  behold  -         340 

~XTQ  dying  sons  of  men                -  64 

-*-   Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu  1 10 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm  396 

Ye  highly  favoured  who  profess  -         266 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord  -           82 

Ye  little  flock  whom  Jesus  feeds  -           7 1 

Ye  saints  attend  the  Saviour's  voice  329 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord       -        -  -         183 

Ye  that  would  after  Jesus  press  -         273 

Ye  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man  -           74 

Ye  trembling  souls  who  still  decline  -           77 

Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near  -           94 

Yes,  I  would  leave  thee,  blessed  God  150 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose       -  80 

Yonder — amazing  sight !      -  76 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints  -         133 

N.  E.  THE  NUMBER  OF  EACH  HYMN  OR  SONG 
AGREES  WITH  THE  NUMBER  OF  THE  PAGE  ON 
WHICH    IT    STANDS. THUS." 

Part     I.  Hymn    43  Page   43 

Hymn  425  -         -         -     Page  425 

Part  II.   Song      47  Page  47 

Song    125  Page  125 


|C/°  IN  this  edition  of  these  hymns  and 
songs,  besides  corrections  and  small  alterations, 
the  following  pieces  have  no  correspondents  in 
the  former  editions: 

Hymn  261  materially  altered. 

3 1 3  substituted  for  one  which,  in  the 
former  editions  through  some  over- 
sight, was  inserted  twice. 
340  altered  materially. 
Song      23  altered  materially. 

104  substituted  for  one  omitted. 
137  substituted  for  one  omitted. 
Songs  after  tee  1 49th  are  additional. 


GENERAL  CONTENTS 
OF  THE  HYMNS. 


God 

From  hymn  1  to 

hymn  7 

Creation  and  Providence 

- 

8 

14 

Fall  of  Man        '    - 

- 

15 

16 

Scripture — Properties  of  it 

- 

IT 

19 

Moral  and  ceremonial  law 

20 

24 

Gospel 

- 

25 

SO 

Doctrines 

> 

31 

62 

Invitations  and  promises 

63 

71 

Christ — His  incarnation  and  ministry 

72 

73 

Sufferings  and  deatli 

- 

74 

79 

Resurrection  and  ascension 

80 

83 

Exaltation  and  intercession 

84 

88 

Characters 

. 

89 

125 

Spirit — His  influences 

. 

126 

129 

Fruits 

. 

130 

186 

The  Penitent 

. 

187 

202 

The  Believer's  life 

- 

203 

219 

'Worship — Private 

. 

220 

221 

Family 

. 

222 

235 

Public 

- 

236 

soo 

Lord's  day 

. 

301 

505 

Society  meetings 

- 

306 

S£Q 

The  Church 

- 

331 

S83 

Churelr  meetings 

- 

334 

342 

Church  officers 

- 

343 

355 

The  spread  of  the  gospel 

. 

356 

360 

The  world 

- 

361 

373 

Baptism       ... 

. 

374 

380 

Lord's  Supper 

- 

381 

383 

Seasons  of  the  year 

- 

384 

395 

Enccn  ragemcgit  to  the  young 

- 

396 

397 

Public  1  asts  and  Thanksgiving 

. 

398 

401 

Prayer  for  the  President, 

Lc. 

402 

Tim?  and  eternity 

- 

*03 

40i 

Death  and  tho  Resurrection 

. 

405 

415 

neat 

.   . 

416 

417 

Hell  and  Heaven    • 

- 

413 

420 

HYMNS. 


GOD. 

I.  L.  M.     Williams^s  Psalms. 

The  unity  of  God.     Beat,  vi.  4. 

i  TT'TERNAL  God!  Almighty  cause 
-"  Of  earth  and  seas  and  worlds  unknown  i 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws  5 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands. 
Of  ah  within  itself  possest ; 
Control'd  by  none  are  thy  commands  5 
Thou  from  thyself  alone  art  blest. 

"5  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe ; 

Let  heav'ri  and  earth  due  homage  pay; 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  thro7  heathen  lands  5 
Their  idol-deities  dethrone , 
Reduce  the  world  to  thy  commands; 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone, 

II.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  Immutability  of  God,  and  the  Mutability,  of 

tlit  creation.     Psalm  cii.  25.  28. 

I   r*  REAT  Former  of  this  various  frame. 
^*  Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name; 
And  bow  and  tremble  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  oX  eternal  days. 

A 


3  GOD* 

2  Thou,  Lord7  with  unsurpris'd  survey,, 
Saw-st  nature  rising  yesterday; 
And  as  to-morrow,  shall  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars,  in  ruin  lie. 

3  Beyond  an  angel's  vision  bright, 
Thou  dwelFst  in  self-existing  light : 
Which  shines  with  imdiminishM  ray, 
While  suns  and  worlds  in  smoke  decay. 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  evry  circling  sun ; 
And  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 

A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust. 

5  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around  : 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground: 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise, 
And  meit  the  arches  of  the  skies ; 

6  Calm  as  the  summers  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see, 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode, 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

III.     C.  M.     Wants' s  Ltric  Forms. 

The  Ivjinite. 

1  'F'lJY  names,  how  infinite  they  be  i 

"■*   Great  Everlasting  one  ! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  size, 

And  wondrous  large  thy  grace  5 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  ey<  \ 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  fru.c. 

3  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  up nels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities 

Where  ail  our  thoughts  arc  drowii'd 


GOD.  * 

4  1  he  my&tVies  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten' d  minds ; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky. 
And  fly  before  the  winds. 

5  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole, 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills, 
And  overloads  our  soul. 

6  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells, 

For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  inconceivables, 
And  vast  eternity. 

IV.     C.  M.     VFAfts's  Lyric  Poems. 

Divine  Sovereignty ;  or,  GocVs  Dominion  and 
Decrees. 

1  17"  EEP  silence  all  created  things, 
**^And  wait  your  Makers  nod : 

My  soul  stands  trembling,  wrhiie  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree  : 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  Chain- d  to  his  throne,  a  volume  lies, 

With  ail  the  fates  of  men, 
With  ev'ry  angers  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  th>  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine; 
Each  opYiing  leaf,  and  ev'ry  stroke 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown  j 


H  «0D. 

And  there,  the  following  page  he  turii,^ 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 

6  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why, 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives ; 
Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry 
Between  the  iblded  leaves. 

7  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 

My  fate  with  carious  eyes, 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  v.  hat  bright  scenes  may  rise. 

S  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 
O  may  I  find  my  name, 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord  the  iamb ! 

V.     L.  M.     Watts'    Lyric  Poems. 
Bod  Supreme  and  Self-sufficient. 
1  \X7  HAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 
Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach ; 
He  dwells  conceaPd  in  radiant  flame, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  the'ts  can  reach. 
3  The  spacious  worlds  of  heav'niy  light, 

Compared  with  him,  how  short  they  fall  I 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright, 
Nothing  are-  they,  and  God  is  all. 

3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  ?o  ! 

Creation  rose  at  his  command : 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hol'ow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres, 

There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop  : 
But  his  own  self-suincience  bears 
The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 
i  The  tide  of  creatures  "bbs  and  tlows, 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon  ? 


GOD.  X* 

No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows; 
His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round?> 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  j 
All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

VI.     C.  M.     Watts' s  Htmns. 

God's  eternity. 

1  "O  ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground ;. 
-*■*-  Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 
And  rouse  up  ev'ry  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

3  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 
Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne, 
Or  Adam  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

But  still  maintain  their  prime ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 
And  ever  is  nis  time. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past, 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  now, 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come  ! 
The  creatures — look  i  how  old  they  grow. 
And  wait  their  frry  doom. 

6  Wei?,  :et  the  sea  shrink  ai).  away, 

Asm  Same  melt  down  the  skies; 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  th'  old  ci cation  dies. 


v    5  CIKBATIMr, 

VII.     L.  M.     Want's  IItmns. 
God  invisible. 
\   T   ORD,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind; 
■***  We  can't  behold  thy  bright  abode  ; 
O  !  'tis  beyond  a  creature's  mind, 

To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God. 

'2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky, 
The  great  Eternal  reigns  alone, 
Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  glory  builds  his  seat 

Of  gems  insufferably  bright, 
And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  feet 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

4  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 

Look  through,  and  cheer  us  from  above : 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies. 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love, 

CREATION. 
VIII.     C.  M.     Wants' s  Lyric  Poems. 
Jl  Sons:  to  creating:  Wisdom. 

1  17  TERNAL  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise, 
-*-^  Thee  the  creation  sings: 

Willi  thy  lov'd  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  sens 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Ting'd  villi  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye. 
And  siair'd  with  sparkling  gold. 

Thy  clones  blaze  all  nature  round, 
And  strike  the  gazing  sic'it. 


2R0VIDEXCE.  9 

Through  skies  and  seas,  and  solid  ground. 

Willi  terror  and  delight. 
4  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad; 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill. 

And  speak  the  builder  God. 

.;,  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 
Our  softer  passions  move ; 
Pity  divine  in  Jesiis's  face 
We  see,  adore  and  love, 

PROVIDENCE. 

IX,     C.  M.     Cqivpex. 

The  mysteries  of Providence ' :  or,  light  shining 

out  of  darkness. 

1  f^  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
^-^  His  wonders  to  perform; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take. 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Abound  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4-  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frownirig  providence^ 

He  hides  a  smiling  face. 
$  n<±  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

I '(  /outing  every  hour; 


10   11  CREATION. 

Tlie  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  nower. 

*5  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

X.     C.  M.     Beddome. 
Mysteries  to  be  explained  hereafter.  John  xiii.  7. 

1  (~*  HEAT  God  of  providence  !  thy  ways 
^-*  Are  hid  from  moi  taJ  sight ; 

Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades, 
Or  cloth'd  with  dazzling  light. 

2  The  wondrous  methods  of  thy  grac© 

Evade  the  human  eye; 
The  nearer  we  attempt  t'  approach* 
The  farther  off  they  fly. 

3  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above, 

Where  thou  dost  ever  reign, 
These  myst'ries  shall  be  all  unveil^ 
And  not  a  doubt  remain. 

£  The  Son  of  Righteousness  shall  there 
His  brightest  beams  display, 
And  not  a  hovering  cloud  obscure 
That  never-ending  day. 

XI.     C.  M.     Addisoi*. 
The  Traveller's  Psalm. 
1   TTOW  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  O  Lord, 
■*-  -*■  How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guile, 
Their  help  Omnipotence. 
*?  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote. 
Supported  by  thy  care. 


CREATION.  12 

Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurfc 

And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 
-3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne, 

Higli  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 

Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire. 

Obedient  to  thy  will : 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command^ 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  'midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  death, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore ; 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

6  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life* 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lor^ 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

XII.    C.  M.     FAivcEtr. 
Knowledge  at  present  imperfect.    1  Cor.  xiii,  9 
]  HPHY  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea3 
*    Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace ; 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  abounding  grace. 
3  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense. 
My  captive  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence, 
My  wand  ring  thoughts  confound. 

3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 

My  earthly  hopes  destroy  ; 
In  deep  astonishment  I  stand^ 
And  ask  the  reason,  why  ? 

4  As  through  a  glass  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  lovea 


13  CllEATIOtf. 

How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

5  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will, 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight ; 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

6  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace ; 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

XIII.     L.  M.     NewSelec. 

Mysteries. 

I  J  ORD,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways ; 
"How  blind  we  are  !  how  mean  our  praise  ? 
Thy  steps  no  mortal  can  explore  ; 
?Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore ! 

•2  Thy  deep  decrees,  from  creature  sight, 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night ; 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye, 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry. 

3  Great  God,  I  would  not  ask  to  see 
What  in  futurity  shall  be ; 

If  light  and  bliss  attend  my  days, 
Then  let  my  future  hours  be  praise. 

4  Is  darkness  and  distress  my  share, 
Then  let  me  trust  thy  guardian  care, 
Assur'd  I  am  that  love  divine, 

At  length  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 

5  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know. 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below : 

"  That  Christ  is  mine!" — This  great,  request 
Orant,  bounteous  God — and  I  am  blest  ! 


frtt'E  FALL  OF  MAX.  14   IS 

XIV.     L.  M.     Eben-ezer. 
Phe  Darkness  of  Providence.  Psa I m  lxxvii.  IS* 

1  T  ORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
•*-*  Tlv  obscure  abyss  of  Providence, 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 

Too  dark  to  view  With  feeble  sense. 

2  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress, 

We  sail  by  faith  and  not  by  sight ; 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Through  all  the  briars  and  the  night. 

3  Dear  Father,  though  thy  lifted  rod 

In  love  doth  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  we  do  lean  upon  our  God; 

Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through.. 

THE  FALL  OF  MAN. 

XV.     L.  M.     WAffs's  Lrmc  Poems. 

Original  Sin  ;  or.  Tlie  first  and  second  Adam, 

1  A  DAM  our  father  and  our  head, 

^^  Transgressed,  and  justice  doourd  us  dead  : 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair. 
There's  no  reprieve  nor  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise, 
Speak ;  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load^ 
The  weighty  vengence  of  a  God? 

3  In  vain  we  ask ;  for  all  around 

Stand  silent  through  the  heavenly  ground ; 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love. 

4  But  O  !  immeasurable  grace  ! 

TIr  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place  3 


16  THE  FALL  OF  MAY. 

Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flics, 
Stretches  his  arms  and  bleeds  and  dies  i 

5  Amazing  work !  look  down,  ye  skies, 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes ; 
Ye  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

XVI.       L.    M.       DODBRIDGE. 

Ttie  effects  of  the  Fall  lamented.   Psalm  cxix. 
136,   158. 

\    A  RISE  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise ; 
*•** To  torrents  melt  my  streaming  eyes ; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame ; 
See  scandals  pour'd  on  Jesus'  name ; 
The  Faiher  wounded  through  the  Son  -P 
The  world  abus'd  the  soul  undone. 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night ; — 

In  ilames  that  no  abatement  know. 
Though  briny  tears  for  ever  flow. 

4  My  God,  I  fee!  the  mournful  scene  j 
My  bowels  yearn  o?er  dying  men; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim, 

And  snatch  the  tire  brands  from  the  flamf. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves; 
Thy  own  all-saving  arm  employ, 

And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 


SCRIPTURE.  17   IS 


SCRIPTURE. 

PROPERTIES. 

XVII.     CM.     Rippon's  Selec. 

The  inspired  word  a  system  of  knowledge  anu 

joy.  Psalm  cxix.  105. 

1  UOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
A  A  By  inspiration  giv'n  ! 

Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 
To  guide  our  souk  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

XVIII.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
The  usefulness  of  tlie  Scriptures. 

1  T 17 HEN  Isr'el  through  the  desert  pass'dj 

*      A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word.  O  God, 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given  j 
It  sheds  a  lustre  ail  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  powers, 
It  sets  our  wand-ring  footsteps  right, 
displays  thy  love  and  kindles  ours. 
iL 


19  SCRIPTLJIL  5 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearty 

Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true; 

Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts. 
It  comforts,  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favonrYi  lands  wlio  halve  this  word, 

Ye  saints,  who  ieel  its  saving  power* 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  liis  distinguished  grace  adore. 

XIX.     C.  M.     S.  SrEHNEfT. 

The  riches  of  God's  word. 

1  1     ET  avarice  from  shore  to  shore 
A-'Her  fav'rite  god  pursue; 

Thy  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more. 
Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love  and  joy 

Are  opcird  to.  our  sight.  : 
The  purest  gold  -without  alloy. 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold : 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptnrd  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet  : 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  rcclresL 

And  all  our  wants  supplied; 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest, 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

6  For  these  inestimable  gains 

That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
0  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assurd  that  we  sh*»l  find  ! 


MORAL  1AW.  20    21 

THE  MORAL  LAW. 
XX.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 
The  sinner  found  wanting.     Van.  v.  27. 
\  T3  AISEj  thoughtless  Sinner,  raise  tliine  eye ; 
"  Behold  the  balance  lifted  high  ; 
There  shall  '  he  display'd, 

And  there  thy  hope  and  life  he  weigh'd. 

.  in  one  scale  his  perfect  law  ; 
Mark  with  wfcat  force  its  precepts  draw; 
Wouldst  thoi:  the  awful  test  sustain, 
Thy  works  how  light,  thy  thoughts  how  vain  ! 

5  Behold  !  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  these  dreadful  characters; 
u  Tekel,  thy  sou]  is  wanting  found, 

"  And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground. 

4  Let  sudden  fear  thy  nerves  unbrace; 
Confusion  wild  o'erspread  thy  face ; 
Through  all  thy  thoughts  let  anguish  roll, 
And  deep  repentance  melt  thy  soul. 

$  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail ; 

Christ,  in  the  scripture  turns  the  scale ; 
Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace, 
And  show  a  Saviour's  righteousness, 

6  Jesus,  exert  thy  power  to  save, 
Deep  on  this  heart  thy  truth  engrave  : 
Great  God,  the  load  of  guilt  removej 
That  trembling  lips  may  sing  thy  love. 

XXI.     L.  M.     Eippox's  Selec. 

The  practical  use  of  the  moral  law  to  the  con- 
vinced sinner. 

i   "OERE,  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands 
*-■*■  Of  breaking  all  thy  ten  commands; 


WL  SCRIPTURE  : 

And  on  me  justly  might'st  thou  pour 
Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  show'r. 
3  But  thanks  to  God,  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warn'd  me  of  approaching  harms  : 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  wants  I  see ; 
Lost  and  undone  I  come  to  thee. 

3  I  see  my  fig-leaf  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress : 
Yet  in  thy  gospel  plan  I  see 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

4  Here  I  behold  thy  wonders,  Lord, 
How  Christ  hath  to  thy  law  restor'd 
Those  honours  on  th'  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  love, 
Display 'd  to  rebels  from  above  I 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  increase 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace. 

XXII.     C.  M.     Copper. 
Legal  obedience  followed  by  Evangelical 

1  *MTO  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
■*^  To  serve  the  Lord  aright  ; 
And  what  she  has,  she  misapplies^ 

For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay 

In  bondage  and  distress  ! 
I  toil'd  the  precept  to  obey, 
But  toil'd  without  success. 
f5  Then  to  abstain  from  outward  sin 
Was  more  than  I  could  do ; 
Now,  if  I  feel  its  power  within, 
I  feel  I  hate  it  too. 
4  Then  all  my  servile  works  were  done 
A  righteousness  to  raise ; 


MORAL  LAW.  23 

Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 

I  freely  choose  his  ways. 
£  What  shall  I  do,  was  then  the  word, 

That  I  may  worthier  grow  ? 
What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  ? 

Is  my  inquiry  now. 

«  To  sec  the  law  by  Christ  fulfilled, 
And  hear  his  pardoning  voice, 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty  into  choice. 

XXIII.     L.  M.     ffjtfts's  Lmic  Pep**. 
The  law  and  gospel ;  or,  Christ  a  refuge. 

1  uf^  URST  be  the  man,  for  ever  curst, 

^-/*<  That  doth  one  wilful  sin  commit  5 
"  Death  and  damnation  for  the  first, 
"  Without  relief  and  infinite." 

2  Thus  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth 

Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance  flings  5 
But,  Jesus,  thy  dear  gasping  breath. 
And  Calvary  say  gentler  things  : 

S  a  Pardon,  and  grace,  and  boundless  love, 
u  Streaming  along  a  Saviour's  blood, 
"  And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above, 
"  Bestow'd  by  the  eternal  God." 

4  The  Saviour  prays,  (the  charming  sound 

Dwells  on  his  dying  lips)  forgive  ; 
.And  ev'ry  groan  and  gaping  wound 
Cries,  c-  Father,  lei  the  rebels  live." 

5  Go,  you  that  rest  upon  the  law, 

And  toil  and  seek  salvation  there, 
Look  to  the  flame  that  Moses  saw, 

And  shrink,  and  tremble,  and  despair  $ 


£4  SCRIPTURE  : 

6  But  Fll  retire  beneath  the  cross, 
Saviour,  at  thy  dear  feet  I  lie ; 
And  the  keen  sword  that  justice  draw|j 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 

CEREMONIAL  LAW. 

XXIV.     148th  M.     Cowper. 

The  ceremonial  law.     Heb.  iv.  J?. 

1  TSRAEL  in  ancient  days, 
*■■  Not  only  had  a  view 
Of  Sinai  in  a  blaze, 

But  learn'd  the  gospel  too ; 
The  types  and  figures  were  a  glaSs, 
In  which  they  saw  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  The  paschal  sacrifice, 

And  blood-besprinkled  door, 
Seen  with  enlighten'd  eyes, 

And  once  apply 'd  with  power, 
Would  teach  the  need  Of  other  blood", 
To  bring  a  sinner  nigh  to  God. 

$  The  Lamb,  the  Dove,  set  forth 

His  perfect  innocence, 
Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 

Should  be  the  souFs  defence ; 
For  he  who  can  for  sin  atone, 
Must  have  no  failings  of  his  own-. 

4>  The  Scape-goat  on  his  head 
The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And,  to  the  desert  led, 

Was  to  be  seen  no  more ; 
In  him  our  surety  seera'd  to  say, 
c~  Behold  I  bear  your  sins  away."' 

5   Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 
The  Hvinjj  bird  went  free  : 


GOSPEL 

The  type  well  understood, 

Expressed  the  sinner's  plea; 
DescribM  a  guilty  soul  enlarg'd, 
And  by  the  Saviour's  death  discharged. 

6  Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 

Throughout  the  sacred  page, 
The  ibotsteps  of  thy  grace; 

The  same  in  ev'ry  age  ! 
< )  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsafed  to  me. 

GOSPEL. 

XXV.     C.  M.     Bippon's  Selec. 

The  Gospel  a  Feast.     Isaiah  xxv.  6. 

J   f^N  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount, 
^-^  God  will  a  feast  prepare. 
And  Israel's  sons,  and  Gentile  lands 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows : 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refnr  d. 
In  rich  abundance  flows, 

3  See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  given  ! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace 
Sit  with  the  heirs  of  heaven  .' 

4  The  paiu'd,  the  sick,  the  dying,  now 

To  case  and  health  restored, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  plenties  of  the  board. 

5  But  O  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  given, 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  tlrro 
We.  join  the  feast  of  heaven  ! 


'26  SCRIPTURE  : 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 
Shall  overflow  the  soul, 
And  springs  of  life,  that  never  dry, 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 

XXVI.    As  the  148th.    Altered  by  Toplat>v. 
The  Jubilee. 

1  "D  LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
■""*The  gladly  solemn  sound! 
Let  all  the  nations  know 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell,    » 

Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace: 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home, 
&  Jesus  our  great  high  priest 

Has  full  atonement  made: 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  I 


«ospe:l.  27  28 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

XXVII.   L.  M.    Gloucester  tune.  Doddridge. 
The  GospelJubilee.     Psalm  lxxxix.  15. 

1  1[   OUD  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound. 
•■-'And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round: 
Let  ev'ry  soul  with  transport  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year. 

2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know, 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humble  at  his  feet  you  fall, 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  all. 

3  Slaves,  that  have  borne  the  heavy  chain 
Of  sin  and  hell's  tyrannic  reign, 

To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 

And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name, 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heav'n, 
Your  joy,  your  boast  is  freely  giv'n; 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits, 
With  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates* 

5  Her  bless'd  inhabitants  no  more, 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore ; 

No  debt,  but  love  immensely  great, 
Their  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

6  O  happy  souls  that  know  the  sound, 
Celestial  light  their  steps  surround, 
And  show  the  jubilee  begun, 

Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run. 

XXVIII.     C.  M.     S.  SfEXNErr. 
The  glorious  Gospel  of  the  blessed  God* 
1  Tim.  i.  1 1 . 
1    IT  THAT  wisdom,  majesty  and  grace 
▼  ▼   Through  ajl  the  gospel  shine ! 


^9  SCltlPTUllE  : 

7Tis  God  that  speaks,  and  we  confess 
The  doctrine  most  divine. 

3  Down  from  Ins  starry  throne  on  high, 
Th'  aljnighty  Saviour  conies; 
Lays  his  bright  robes  of  glory  by, 
And  feeble  flesh  assumes. 

3  The  mighty  debt  his  people  owM, 
Upon  the  cross  lie  pays ; 
Then  through  the  clouds  ascends  to  God, 
'"Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 

1  There  he  our  great  high  priest  appears 
Before  his  Father's  throne ; 
His  blood  perfumes  our  prayYs  and  tears. 
And  brings  salvation  down. 

5  Great  God,  with  rev'rence  we  adore 
Thy  justice  and  thy  grace: 
And  on  thy  faithfulness  and  power 
Our  firm  dependence  place- 
XXIX.     L.  Mi     Wai'q-^s  Sermons. 

The  Gospel  is  the  Power  of  God  to  Salvation^ 
Rom.  i.  16. 

1  "\X7HAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 

*  *  That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

2  flow  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiv'n, 
Or  form  our  spirits  lit  for  heav'n  ? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defil'd  with  sin, 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh; 
fTis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell 
That  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell 


eosi'EJ,.  50. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 

ars  our  feinting  spirits  up  ; 
We  read  thte  grace,  we  trust  the  wit, 
salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines ; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross/ 
All  nature's  gold  appears  hut  dros.>. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers,  with  disdain. 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain, 
"We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame, 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  his  name. 

XXX.     C.  M.     It  A-rrs's  Sermoxs, 

A  rational  defence  of  the  GospeL 

1  QHALL  Atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
^  Of  our  incarnate  God? 

Shall  infidels  revile  his  truth, 
And  trample  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  choose  mysterious  ways 
To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults  ? 

May  not  the  works,  of  sevYeicm  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  ? 

3  What  if  his  gospel  bids,  us  Strive 

With  flesh,  and  self,  and  sin  I 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright, 
That  we  are  cali'd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  men,  despis'd  on  earthj 

Still  of  his  grace  partake? 
This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  more. 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some  that  own  his  sacred  truth, 

Indu'ge  their  souls  in  sin? 
None  should  reproach  the  Saviour 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 


31  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  be  firm  and  strong 
Our  lips  profess  his  word; 
Nor  ever  shun  those  holy  men, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord. 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

ELECTION. 

XXXI.     L.  M.     Beddome. 

The  consequences  of  Election.  Rom.  viii.  33,  39*. 

1   VT7  HO  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames 
*?  The  chosen  people  of  our  God  ? 
Since  in  the  book  of  life  their  names 
Are  fairly  writ  in  Jesus'  blood. 

3  He,  for  the  sins  of  all  th>  elect, 

Hath  a  complete  atonement  made ; 
As  well  as  in  their  nature  kept 

The  law,  which  he  for  them  obeyed. 

3  Not  tribulation,  nakedness. 

The  famine,  peril,  or  the  sword ; 
Not  persecution,  or  distress, 

Can  separate  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

4  Nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  depth  nor  height. 

Nor  powers  below,  nor  powers  above ; 
Not  present  tilings,  nor  things  to  come. 
Can  change  his  purposes  of  love. 

5  His  sovereign  mercy  knows  no  end, 

His  faithfulness  shall  still  endure  : 
And  those  who  on  his  word  depend, 
Shall  mid  his  word  for  ever  sure. 


ADOPTION.  32  S3 

XXXII.    As  the  148th.     L.  H.  C. 

Eternal  and  unchangeable  love.    2  Tim.  i.  12* 

Chap.  ii.  13.  Phil.  i.  &. 

1  r\  MY  distrustful  heart, 
^How  small  thy  faith  appears! 
But  greater.  Lord,  thou  art, 

Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears  : 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine  ? 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 

2  Unchangeable  his  will, 

Though  dark  may  be  my  frame : 
His  loving  heart  is  still 

Eternally  the  same : 
My  soul  through  many  changes  goes ; 
His  love  no  variation  knows. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  carry  on, 

And  perfectly  perform 
The  work  thou  hast  begun 

In  me  a  sinful  worm  ; 
'Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin  and  woe. 
Thy  spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 

At  first  did  freely  move : 
I  still  shall  See  thy  face, 

And  feel  that  God  is  love  ! 
Myself  into  thy  arms  I  cast ; 
Lord,  save,  O  save  my  soul  at  last. 

ADOPTION. 

XXXIII.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

£bba,  Father.     Gal.  iv.  6. 

J   gOV'REIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
Allow  my  humble  claim  j 
C 


37  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.. 

Invalu'd  price  !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lambs 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness  !  love  divine! 

O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 

The  matchless  grace,  nor  yield  to  sin, 

Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  ! 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  love  pursue 

The  glorious  work  it  has  begun, 
Each  secret  lurking  foe  subdue, 
And  let  our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

XXXVII.    L.  M.     S.  SfENNEfr. 
It  is  finished.    John :  xix.  30. 

i  *npIS  finish'd — so  the  Saviour  cried, 
•*•  And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died^ 
'Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  Heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd, 
In  me  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore : 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 
And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  ev'ry  kind  atone: 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death, 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 


EFFICACY  OF  GRACE.  38    30 

•5  *Tis  fmish'd — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round : 

>Tis  finish'd— let  the  echo  fly 

Thro'  hcav'n  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky. 

EFFICACY  OF  GRACE. 

XXXVIII.     C.  M.     Topladt's  Collet 

Efficacious  grace.     Psalm  xlv. 

1  XT  AIL !  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine 
A-*Ts  thy  victorious  sword  ! 

The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign, 
At  thy  commanding  word. 

2  Deep  are  the  wounds  thy  arrows  give$ 

They  pierce  the  hardest  heart : 
Thy  smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revive, 
And  joy  succeeds  the  smart. 

§  Still  gird  ihy  sword  upon  thy  thigh, 
Ride  with  majestic  sway : 
Go  forth,  sweet  prince,  triumphantly, 
And  make  thy  foes  obey. 

4  And  when  thy  victories  are  complete ; 

When  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet., 
To  sing  thy  concfring  grace ; 

5  O  may  my  humble  soul  be  found 

Among  that  favour'd  band ! 
And  I,  with  them,  thy  praise  will  sound 
Throughout  ImmanuePs  land. 

XXXIX.     L.  M.     Kippon's  Selec. 

The  conversion  of  Zaccheus.    Luke  xix.  1,  10. 

1   ^\NCE  as  the  Saviour  pass'd  along, 
^^ Zaccheus  fain  the  Lord  would  see; 


40  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Of  stature  small,  to  'scape  the  throng^ 
He  ran  before,  and  climb'd  a  tree. 

2  As  the  omniscient  Lord  drew  nigh,. 

Upward  he  look'd  and  saw  him  there,, 
"  Zaccheus  hasten  down,  for  I 

"  Must  be  thy  guest  to  day,  prepare. 

3  "  To  day,"  the  pard'ning  Saviour  cries> 

a  Salvation  to  thy  house  is  come, 
64  On  wings  of  sovereign  love  it  flies; 
"  Go  tell  the  blissful  news  at  home." 

4  Lord,  look  on  souls  that  gaze  around,' 

To  ev'ry  listening  sinner  speak; 

Now  may  thy  ancient  love  abound, 

From  ev'ry  seat  a  captive  take. 

5'  Mourners  make  haste  our  God  to  meet ; 
Come  to  the  feast  his  love  prepares^ 
The  lost  are  sought  and  sav'd,  (how  sweet !) 
And  not  the  righteous,  Christ  declares. 

6  Say,  what  are  ye  come  out  to  view 

Jesus  who  once  for  sinners  died  ? 
O  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  to  you, 
"  Cast  sinful,  righteous  self  aside." 

7  Lord,  wilt  thou  stoop  to  be  my  guest  ? 

Dost  thou  invite  thee  to  my  home? 
Welcome,  dear  Saviour,  to  my  breast, 
To  day  let  thy  salvation  come. 

XL.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Srlec. 

The  lost  sheep  found  $  or,  joy  in  heaven  on  the 
conversion  of  a  sinner.   Luke  xv.  3,  4. 

1    VXf  HEN  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold, 
*  *  Has  lost  a  straying  sheep, 
Through  a  ales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  roves. 
And  climbs  the  mountain's  steep. 


EFFICACY  OF  GRACE.  41 

2  But  O  the  joy  !  the  transport  sweet ! 

When  he  the  wand'rer  finds; 
Up  in  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes  to  tell  his  joys, 

And  make  his  bliss  complete : 
The  neighbours  hear  the  news,  and  all 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet. 

4  Yet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy 

When  grace  one  sinner  turns ; 
When  the  poor  wretch  with  broken  heart, 

His  sins  and  errors  mourns ! 
:>  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below, 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 

And  heaven  is  fill'd  with  joy. 

6  Well-pleas'd  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner  weep; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 

7  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire : 
C{  A  wand'ring  sheep's  return'd,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

XLI.     C.  M.     5.  SfENNErr. 
The  converted  thief.     Luke  xxiii.  42. 

1  AS  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  dy*d, 
He  pourd  salvation  on  a  wretch 
That  languish'd  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes  with  inward  grief  and  shamfc. 

The  penitent  confess'd: 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christy 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd : 


4£  SCRIFTIJ11E  DOCTRINES. 

3  "  Jesus,  thou  son  and  heir  of  heaven, 

u  Thou  spotless  lamb  of  God, 
"I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears, 
"  And  weltVing  in  thy  blood. 

4  u  Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  woe 

"  In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 
"  Burst  thro'  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 
6i  And  shine  above  the  skies. 

5  "Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

"  Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me ; 
a  And  in  the  victories  of  thy  death 
"  Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, 
(i  To  day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
(i  With  me  in  paradise." 

XLII.    L.  M.     S.  SfENNErr. 
Praise  to  God  for  renewing  grace, 
i   •"  | '' O  God,  my  saviour  and  my  king, 

*  Fain  would  my  soul  her  tribute  bring  $ 
Join  me  ye  saints  in  songs  of  praise, 
For  ye  have  known  and  felt  his  grace, 

2  Wretched  and  helpless  once  I  lay, 
Just  breathing  all  my  life  away, 
He  saw  mc  weltering  in  my  blood, 
And  felt  the  pity  of  a  God. 

3  With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 

Bound  up  my  wounds  and  sooth'd  my  grief; 
Pour'd  joys  divine  into  my  heart, 
And  bade  each  anxious  'ear  depart. 
4*  These  proofs  of  love,  my  dearest  Lord^ 
Deep  in  my  breast  I  will  record 5 
The  life  which  I  from  thee  receive, 
To  thee,  behold,  I  freely  give. 


EFFICACY  OF  ORACE.  do 

&  My  heart  and  tongue  shall  tune  thy  praise. 
Through  the  remainder  of  my  days: 
And  when  I  join  the  powers  above, 
My  soul  shall  better  sing  thy  love. 

XLIII.      S.  M.      Mount  Ephraim  turn*, 
Ripfon's  Selec 

Salvation   by  grace,  from  first  to   last 
Eph.  ii.  o. 

i  f^  RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
^** Harmonious  to  the  ear ! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

£  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 
To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  [Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book : 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  toojc.] 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

3  [Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 
And  made  my  eyes  o'ertlow : 
'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go.] 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
-And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


17  48    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

XL VII.     L.  M.     Nippon's  Selec. 

Human  righteousness  insufficient  to  justify* 

Mic.  vi.  6,  8. 

1  Xlf  HEREWITH,  O  Lord,  shalll  draw  near; 

'  *  Or  bow  myself  before  thy  face  ? 
How  in  thy  purer  eyes  appear  ? 

What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace B 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high  ? 

Will  multiply 'd  oblations  please  ! 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy, 
Or  slaughter  d  millions  e'er  appease  ? 

3  Can  these  assuage  the  wrath  of  God  ? 

Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain  ? 
Rivers  of  oil,  or  seas  of  blood, 

Alas  !  they  all  might  flow  in  vain. 

4  What  have  I  then  wherein  to  trust } 

I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am ; 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast, 

My  glory  swallow'd  up  in  shame. 

5  Guilty,  I  stand  before  thy  face ; 

My  sole  desert,  is  hell  and  wrath ; 
'Twere  just  the  sentence  should  take  place; 
But  O,  I  plead  the  Saviour's  death  \ 

6  I  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 

Who  died  for  sinners  on  the  tree  -f 
I  plead  his  righteousness  alone, 
O  put  the  spottess  robe  on  me. 

XLVIII.     L.  M.     Leedstmie.  Mjdan's  Cci.. 
[mulcted  righteousness.  Jer.  xxiii.  6.  Ixa.  xlv.  ^4. 
i    TESUS,  tli}r  blood  and  righteousness 
*°  My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 


PARDON".  19 

Aliitet  flaming  worlds  in  these  array\^ 
With  jdy  shall  I  lift  up  my  heatl. 

Z  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise 
To  lake  my  mansion  in  the  skius, 
E'n  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"•Jesus  hath  liv'd  and  dieb  fur  me. 

©   Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  ought  to  my  eharge  shall  lay? 
While  through  thy  blood  absolv'd  I  am, 
From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame. 

4  Thus  Abraham  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood 
Saviour  of  sinners  thee  proclaim, 
Sinners,  of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appear? 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years : 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue. 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

6  O !  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice, 
Bid,  Lord,  thy  banish'd.  ones  rejoice, 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress. 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness, 
PARDON. 
XLIX.      112th.     Dafies. 
The  'pardoning  God.     Micah.  vii.  I«. 
i   /THREAT  God  of  wonders!  all  thy  ways 
^*  Are  matchless,  awful,  and  divine : 
JBut  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace 

31ore  godlike  and  unrivaled  shine  : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  : 
Or  who  lias  grace  so  rich  and  fieei 

rimes  of  such  horror  to  forgive, 
Su"3h  guiltv  daring  worms  to  -y.jcssT 
JD 


BO  SCRIPTURE   DOCTRINE 5, 

This  is  thy  grand  prerogative, 

And  none  shall  in  the  honour  share 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

3  Angels  and  men,  resign  your  claim 

To  pity,  mercy,  love  and  grace : 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah t  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy, 

We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God, 
Pardon,  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye, 

A  Pardon  seaPd  with  Jesus'  blood. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
[5  O  may  this  strange,  this  matchless  grace. 

This  godlike  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise? 

And  nil  tlr  angelic  choirs  above! 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

L.       C.    M.       StELLK. 

Pardoning  love.  Jer.  iii.  22.  Has.  xiv.  4, 
;   TTOW'  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
-"-Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 
;  Yet  SQv'jreign  mercy  calls,  "  Return  :" 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home. 
And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive. 
And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 


PARDON.  £* 

And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love ! 

Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  love  and  bliss  restore 

So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 

And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

LI.     L.  M.     Gib  Beys. 
Divine  forgiveness.    Luke  vii.  47. 

FORGIVENESS!  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
To  malefactors  doom'd  to  die ; 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around ; 
Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from  the  sky ! 

'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine ; 
'Tis  full,  out-measuring  every  crime ; 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 

And  feel  no  change,  by  changing  time. 
O'er  sins  unnumber'd  as  the  sand, 

And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  expand, 

Tiie  seas  of  sovereign  grace  arise. 

For  this  stupendous  love  of  heaven 

What  grateful  honours  shall  we  show  ? 

Where  much  transgression  is  forgiven 
Let  love  in  equal  ardours  glow. 

By  this  inspired,  let  all  our  days 
With  various  holiness  be  crown'd ; 

Let  truth  and  goodness  prayer  and  praise 
In  all  abide,  in  all  abound- 


55    56  SCRIPTURE    130CTRIKES. 

5  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own, 

And  well  may  rebel  worms  surprise, 
But  was  not  thy  incarnate  Son 
A  most  amazing  sacriiice  ? 

6  u  Fve  found  a  ransom,"  saith  the  lord, 

"  No  real  jjenitent  shall  die ;" 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word, 
And  thy  unbounded  mercies  try  I 
SALVATION. 
LV.     C.  M.      Rippon's  Selec. 
Complete  Salvation. 

1  ^YLVATION  through  our  dying  God 
^  Is  fmish'd  and  complete ; 

He  paid  whate'er  his  people  ow'd, 
And  cancell'd  all  their  debt. 

2  Salvation  now  shall  be  my  stay, 

"  A  sinner  sav'd,"  I'll  cry, 
Then  gladly  quit  this  mortal  clay, 
For  better  joys  on  high. 

LVI.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

0  Lord,  say  unto  my  soul,  1  am  thy  Salvation. 

Psalm  xxxv.  3. 

1  QALVATION  !  O  melodious  sound 
^To  wretched  dying  men  ! 
Salvation,  that  from  God  proceeds, 

And  leads  to  God  again. 

2  Rescu'd  from  heirs  eternal  gloom, 

From  fiends,  and  fires,  and  chains : 
Rais'd  to  a  paradise  of  bliss, 

Where  love  triumphant  reigns. 
£  But  may  a  poor  bewilder'd  soul, 

Sinful  and  weak  as  mine, 
Presume  to  raise  a.  trembling  eye 

To  blessings  so  divined 


COMMUNION    WITH   GOD.  57    5B 

The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss, 

My  ieeble  heart  o'erbears ; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 

The  promise  into  tears. 

My  Saviour  God,  no  voice  but  thine 

These  dying  hopes  can  raise : 
Speak  thy  salvation  to  my  soul, 

And  turn  my  prayer  to  praise. 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 
LV1I.     L.  M.     Beddome. 

Desiring  Communion  with  God. 
1V/|"Y  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires, 
■^'-*-  To  perfect  happiness  aspires — 
Willi  steady  steps  would  tread  the  road, 
That  leads  to  heav'n,  that  leads  to  God. 

1  thirst  to  drink  unmingied  love, 
From  the  pure  lbuntaiii-head  above  : 
My  dearest  Lord,  I  long  to  be 
Empty'd  of  sin,  and  full  of  the. 

For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  I  burn, 
Art  thou  withdrawn?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  first  to  say, 
Thou  wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 

LVIII.     C.  M.     Coivper. 
Walking  with  God.     Gen.  v.  24, 
/~\   FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God. 
^^  A  cairn  and  heavenly  frame; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  lamb ! 

Where  is  the  blessedoesS  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 

Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 


&&  SC2JIPTTJKE  DOCnZIKXX* 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd? 

How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still ! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return y  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  moura 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whatever  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne. 
And  worship  only  thee. 

5  So  shall  my  Avalk  be  close  with  God,, 
.Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

LIX.     C.  M.      WAffs's  Sermons. 

0  that' I  knew  where  Imighi  fnd  him  :  or,  Sins, 
and  Sorrows  laid  before  God.  Job  xxiii.  3,  4- 

1  f^  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place, 

^  Where  I  might  find  ray  God  I 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  i'nee, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  Td  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  die*. 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

2  lie  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 
To  wrestle  with  my  God  ; 
Pd  plpad  for  his  mvn  mercy's  sake. 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 
And  herJ  ray  broken  bones  $ 


COMMUNION    WITH    GOD.  GO 

He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 
5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 
And  banish  every  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

LX.     C.  M.     Baltimore  Collec. 
Fellowship  with  God.     1  John  i.  r3. 

1  T^ROM  all  that's  mortal,  all  that's  vain, 
*-  And  from  this  earthly  clod, 

Arise,  my  soul,  and  strive  to  gain 
Sweet  fellowship  with  God. 

2  Say,  what  is  there  beneath  the  skies, 

In  all  the  paths  thou'st  trod, 
Can  suit  thy  wishes  or  thy  joys, 
Like  fellowship  with  God. 

3  Not  life,  nor  aH  the  toys  of  art, 

Nor  pleasure's  fiowiy  road, 
Can  to  my  soul  sueb  bliss  impart, 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

4  Not  health  nor  friendship  here  below, 

Nor  wealth,  that  golden  load, 
Can  such  delight  or  comfort  show, 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

5  When  I  am  made,  in  love  to  bear 

Afflictions  needful  rod, 
Light,  sweet,  and  kind  the  strokes  appear, 
Through  fellowship  with  God. 

6  In  fierce  temptations  fiery  blasts, 

Or  dark  desertion's  road, 
I'm  happy  if  I  can  fail  taste 
Some  fellowship  with  God. 

7  And  when  the  icy  hand  of  death 

Shall  chill  my  flowing  blood, 


61    62         SCRIPTURE    DOCTRINES. 

With  joy  I'll  yield  my  latest  breath 
In  fellowship  with  God. 

8  When  I,  at  last,  to  heav'n  ascend. 
And  gain  my  blest  abode, 
There  an  eternity  I'll  spend 
In  fellowship  with  God. 

PERSEVERANCE. 
LXI.     C.  M.     F . 

Perseverance.     Psalm  cxix.  1 17. 

1  T"    ORD,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways  i 
-*-^  Conduct  me  in  thy  fear, 

And  grant  me  such  supplies  of  grace, 
That  I  may  persevere. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  almighty  arm 

Sustain  a  feeble  worm, 
I  shall  escape,  secure  from  harm, 
Amid  the  dreadful  storm. 

3  Be  thou  my  all-sufficient  friend, 

'Till  aU  my  toils  shall  cease ; 
Guard  me  through  life,  and  let  my  end 
Be  everlasting  peace. 

LXII.     L.  M.     S.  SfEKNEr*. 
Perseverance  desired. 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 

*^  Thou  hast  redeemed  me  with  thy  blood  f 
By  ties  both  natural  and  divine, 
I  am,  and  ever  will  be  thine. 

2  But  ah !  should  my  inconstant  heart, 
Ere  I'm  aware,  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me. 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee ! 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hatcr 
The  guilt,  the  shame,  I  deprecate : 


INVITATIONS    AND    PROMISES.    63    6/* 

And  yet  so  mighty  are  my  foes 
I  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 
Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord, 
( Trace  in  the  needful  hour  afibrd  : 
O  steel  this  tinrrous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 
So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears, 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tears  ! 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honours  of  the  christian  name. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES. 
LXffl.     L.  M.     8.  SrExsErr. 

God  reasoning  with  men.     Isaiah  i.  1 8. 
"PlOMEj  sinners"  saith  the  mighty  God, 
^"  Heinous  as  all  your  crimes  have  been, 
a  Lo  !  I  descend  from  mine  abode, 

"  To  reason  with  the  sons  of  men. 
"  Xo  clouds  of  darkness  veil  my  face, 

"  Xo  vengeful  lightnings  flash  around  : 
"  I  come  proclaiming  life  and  peace  ; 

"  Where  sin  hath  reign'd,  let  grace  abound/** 
Yes,  Lord,  we  will  obey  thy  call, 

And  to  thy  gracious  sceptre  bow ; 
O  make  our  crimson  sins  like  wool, 

Our  scarlet  crimes  as  white  as  snow. 
So  shall  our  thankful  lips  repeat 

Thy  praises  with  a  tuneful  voice, 
While,  humbly  prostrate  at  thy  feet, 

We  wonder,  tremble,  and  rejoice. 

LXIV.     As  the  U8th.     Ripion's  Sei.ec. 

Yet  there  is  room.     Luke  xiv.  22. 
"XT^E  dying  sons  of  men, 
-■-  lnimere'd  in  sin  and  woe. 


65  UTVITATIONS    AXli   PROMKiiS. 

The  gospel's  voice  attend, 

While  Jesus  sends  to  you  : 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty  coine, 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

2  No  longer  now  delay, 

Nor  vain  excuses  frame : 
He  bids  you  come  to-day, 

Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame  : 
All  things  are  ready,  sinner,  come, 
For  every  trembling  soul  there's  room. 

3  Relieve  the  heavenly  word 

His  messengers  proclaim  ; 
He  is  a  gracious  Lord, 

And  faithful  is  his  name  : 
Backsliding  souls,  return  and  come, 
Cast  off  despair,  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Compell'd  by  bleeding  love, 

Ye  wand'ring  sheep  draw  near, 
Christ  calls  you  from  above, 

His  charming  accents  hear ! 
Let  whosoever  will,  now  come : 
In  mercy's  breast  there  still  is  room. 
LXY.     C.  M.     Stj-ele. 
The  Saviour's  Invitation.     John  vii.  37. 

1  npiIE  Saviour  calls — ye  mourners  hear ; 
-*-  Attend  the  heavenly  sound ; 

Ye  doubling  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty  longing  heart. 

Here  streams  of  bounty  ilow, 
And  life,  r.nd  health,  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  t  asc  votir  every  pal::. 


INVITATIOXS    AND    PROMISES.  66 

(Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies!) 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Poor  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice, 
The  gracious  call  obey; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

~y  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts. 
To  thee  let  mourners  fly ; 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

LXVI.     L.  M.     Beddome. 

The  first  promise.     Gen.  iii.  15. 

\   "Y^niEN  by  the  tempter's  wiles  betray'd, 
-  *  Adam  our  head  and  parent  fell ; 
Unknown  before,  a  pleasure  spread 
Through  all  the  mazy  deeps  of  hell. 

2  Infernal  powers  rejoic'd  to  see 

The  new-made  world  destroy'd,  undone  : 
But  God  proclaims  his  great  decree, 
Pardon  and  mercy  through  his  Son. 

3  Serpent  accurs'd,  thy  sentence  read, 

<;  Almighty  vengence  thou  shalt  feel : 

The  woman's  seed  shall  break  thy  head. 

Thy  malice  faintly  bruise  his  heel." 

4  Thus  God  declares,  and  Christ  descends, 

Assumes  a  mortal  form,  and  dies; 
Whilst  iii  Ms  death,  death's  empire  en^.s. 
And  the  proud  conqueror  conquer'd  lies. 

5  Dying,  the  King  of  Glory  deals 

Ruin  to  all  his  numerous  foes*: 
His  power  the  prince  of  darkness  feels, 
And  sinks  oppressed  beneath  his  woe?. 


67    68    INVITATIONS    AND    PROMISES, 

LXVII.     L.  M.     Lebanon  tune.     Fawce*<i\ 

As  thy  days,  so  shall  thy  strength  be.     Deut. 

xxxiii.  25. 

1     \  FFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near. 

-£*-  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear ; 

His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee. 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

3  Let  not  thy  heart  despond  and  say, 
u  How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  ?" 
He  has  engag'd  by  firm  decree, 
That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong; 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee ; 
For  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name : 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see, 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  call'd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross, 
Or  sore  afflictions,  pain,  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, 

Still  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue: 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free, 

And  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 

LXVIII.     C.  M.     Rwpon's  Selec. 
Fear  not,  for  lam  with  thee.  Isaiah  xli.  10. 
1     \  ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
-^-  To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God. 
Our  God  for  ever  near? 


INVITATIONS  AND    PROMISES.  69 

I  Dost  thou  a  father's  bowels  feel 
For  all  thy  humble  saints  ? 
And  in  such  friendly  accents  speak 
To  sooth  their  sad  complaints  ? 
3  Why  droop  our  hearts?  Why  flow  our  eyes 
While  such  a  voice,  we  hear? 
Why  rise  our  sorrows  and  cur  fears, 
While  such  a  friend  is  near? 
i  To  all  thine  other  favours  add 
A  heart  to  trust  thy  word ; 
And  death  itself  shall  hear  us  sing, 
While  resting  on  the  Lcrd. 

LXIX.     C.  M.     JYeedham. 
My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee.  2  Cor.  xii.  9. 
i    ~|Z~  IND  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks 
■**■  To  cheer  the  drooping  saint ; 
i(  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  thee 
"  Though  thou  art  weak  and  faint. 
>  "  My  grace  its  riches  shall  display, 
"  And  make  thy  griefs  remove ; 
"  Thy  weakness  shall  the  triumphs  tell 
"  Of  boundless  power  and  love." 
}  What  though  my  griefs  are  not  remov'd. 
Yet  why  should  I  despair  ? 
While  my  kind  Saviour's  arms  support, 
I  can  the  burden  bear. 
t  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord, 
'Tis  good  to  trust  thy  name : 
Thy  power,  thy  faithfulness,  and  love 
Will  ever  be  the  same. 
5  Weak  as  I  am,  yet  through  thy  grace 
I  all  things  can  perform ; 
And  smiling  triumph  in  thy  name, 
Amid  the  raging  storm. 


70    71    INVITATIONS    AND    PROMISES. 

LXX.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

My  God  shall  supply  all  your  need.  Phil.  iv. 

H>,  20. 

1  A/f  Y  God,  how  cheering  is  the  sound ! 
-Lv.fi.  £[ow  pleasant  to  repeat ! 

Well  may  that  heart  with  pleasure  bound  I 
Where  God  hath  fix'd  his  seat ! 

2  What  want  shall  not  our  God  supply 

From  his  redundant  stores  ? 
What  streams  of  mercy  from  on  high 
An  arm  almighty  pours  ! 

3  From  Christ,  the  ever-living  spring., 

These  ample  blessings  flow  : 
Prepare,  my  lips,  his  name  to  sing, 
Whose  heart  has  iov'd  us  so. 

4  Now  to  our  Father  and  our  God, 

Be  endless  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  realms  of  man's  abode., 
And  through  the  highest  heaven. 

LXXI.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Fear  not,  it  is  your  Father's  good  pleasure  to 

give  you  the  kingdom.     Luke  xii.  32. 

1  ATE  little  flock,  whom  Jesus  feeds, 

-"-  Dismiss  your  anxious  cares ; 
Look  to  the  Shepherd  of  your  souls, 
And  smile  away  your  fears. 

2  Though  wolves  and  lions  prowl  around, 

His  staff  is  your  defence  : 
'Midst  sands  and  rocks,  your  Shepherd's  voice 
Calls  streams  and  pastures  thence. 

3  Your  Father  will  a  kingdom  give, 

And  give  it  with  delight ; 


CHRIST.  ^  72 

His  feeblest  child  his  love  shall  call 
To  triumph  in  his  sight. 

CHRIST. 

HIS    INCARNATION. 

LXXII.     C.  M.     Medley. 
The  Incarnation  of  Christ.     Luke  ii.  14, 

1  ]\/f  ORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
^vJL   Ync|  cilant  t]ie  so]enm  iay  j 

Joy,  love  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

Ai  d  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  regions  ran. 
And  strung  and  tunrd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  roil'd 
The  theme,  the  scng,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran ; 

And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy 

To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  [Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 

Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heavenly  light 
The  wondrous  scene  unfurPcL] 

6  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song  : 
Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 


7$  CHRIST* 

7  [O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love 

Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise ; 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays !] 

8  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 

"  Glory  to  God  on  high  ; 
"  Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete, 
"  Jesus  was  born  to  die." 

9  Hail,  Prince  of  life,  for  ever  hail ! 

Redeemer,  brother,  friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fall, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

HIS  TRANSFIGURATION. 

LXXIII.     L.  M;     Doddridge. 

Chvi&Vs  transfiguration.     Mat.  x*n.  4. 

1  W-l^N  at  this  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 

'  "   The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  cur  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

2  With  thee  in  the  obscurest  cell 

0£  some  bieakmountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy  ! 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ; 
I  see  the  King  of  Glory  shine ; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor,  thus  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transfcmfd  he  stood  ; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  (mt  swell, 
Cried,  u  Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell/' 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 

To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise  : 


HIS    SUFFERINGS.  74 

That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 
That  mount  how  bright !  those  forms  how  fair ! 
?Tis  good  to  dwell  tor  ever  there: 
Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
Vnd  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 

HIS  SUFFERINGS. 

LXXIY.     L.  M.     Whitefjeld's  Collec 

Behold  the  man.     John  xix.  5. 

YE  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man — 
The  man  of  grief  condemned  for  you — 
The  lamb  of  God  for  sinners  slain, 
Weeping  to  Calvary  pursue. 

His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 

With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood — 
His  sacred  limbs — expos'd  and  bare, 

Or  only  coverd  with  his  blood. 
Sec  there  I  his  temples  crown'd  with  thorns 

His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide, 
His  streaming  feet  tranfix'd  and  torn, 

The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side. 
Thou  dear,  thou  suffering  Son  of  God, 

How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move  ? 
Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood, 

And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love ! 

The  earth  could  to  her  centre  quake, 

Convuls:d  when  her  Creator  died: 
O  may  our  inmost  nature  shake. 

And  bow  with  Jesus  crucified! 
At  thy  last  gasp,  the  graves  displayed 

Their  horrors  to  the  upper  -kies: 
0  that  our  souls  might  burst  the  shade. 

Vr.rl  qiiickeu'd  Irv  thv  word,  arise! 


75  CHltlST. 

7  The  recks  could  feel  thy  powerful  death. 
And  tremble  and  asunder  part ; 
O  rend  with  thy  expiring  breath, 
The  harder  marble  of  our  heart. 

LXXV.       L.    M.       &TEELE. 

The  dying  Saviour* 

1  QTRETCH'D  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies, 
^Hark  his  expiring  groans  arise! 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound  : 
The  vital  stream  how  free  it  flows, 

To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel-fees ! 

3  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place, 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace  ! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed,  for  sinners  bleed  : 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 
No,  he  withdrew  his  sick'niug  ray. 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  morning  day. 

5  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or.  pain  ? 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  grace  impart. 
To  warm  this  cold  this  stupid  heart ; 
5Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief,  and  ardent  love. 

*  i^ee  Hymns  on  Redernjtlwii  nr.dtho  LcviVs  Supper. 


HIS    SUFFERINGS.  76    77 

LXXVI.     C.  M.    S.  SrENNE7"r. 
The  attraction  of  the  Cross.  John  xii.  32. 

1  "V^ONDER — amazing  sight ! — I  see 

-"-  Th'  incarnate  son  of  God, 
Expiring  on  the  fatal  tree, 
And  weltering  in  his  blood. 

2  Behold  a  purple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head : 
The  crimson  ticte  puts  out  the  sun; 
His  groans  awake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darkened  sky, 

Proclaim  the  truth  aloud ; 
And  with  tli'  amaz'd  centurion  cry, 
"  This  is  the  Son  of  God." 

4r  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice 
May  well  my  hope  revive  : 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies, 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 
5  O  that  these  cords  of  love  divine, 
Might  draw  me,  Lord,  to  thee  ! 
Thou  hast  my  heart,  it  shall  be  thine — 
Thine  it  shall  ever  be  I 
LXXVII.  CM.  Behold  me!  Boston  Collec, 

1  "V'E  trembling  souls  who  still  decline 

-"-  To  walk  in  his  commands ; 
Your  Jesus  chides  your  lingering  faith 
And  says,  "  behold  my  hands  ! 

2  "  These  hands  were  pierc'd  and  torn  for  you,, 

To  make  your  bliss  complete ; 
For  you  I  trod  the  place  of  skulls, 
And  now,  behold  my  feet ! 

3  a  My  temples  bore  the  thorny  crown 

While  foes  did  me  deride, 


79  CHRIST. 

My  vital  current  ran  for  you, 
And  now,  behold  my  side!" 

4  Amaz'd,  we  cry,  forgive,  O  Lord. 
Forgive  our  senseless  frame ; 
May  such  almighty  love  as  this 
Make  us  to  love  thy  name. 

LXXVIII.     L.  M.     TiEnour's  Collec. 
Christ  crucified. 

1  "VM/'HEN  on  the  cross  my  Lord  I  see, 

'  *   Bleeding  to  death  for  wretched  me  j 
Satan  and  sin  no  more  can  move, 
For  I  am  all  dissolved  in  love. 

2  His  thorns  and  nails  pierce  through  my  heart 
In  ev'ry  groan  I  bear  a  part ; 

I  view  his  wounds  with  streaming  eyes, 
But  see !  he  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

3  Come  sinners,  view  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wounded  and  dead,  and  bath'd  in  blood .' 
Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 

The  well  of  endless  life  is  here. 

4  Here  I  forget  my  cares  and  pains, 

I  drink, yet  still  my  thirst  remains; 
Only  the  fountain  head  above, 
Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of  love. 

5  Oh,  that  I  thus  could  always  feel ! 
Lord,  more  and  more  thy  love  reveal ! 
Then  my  glad  tongue  shall  loud  proclaim 
The  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

6  Thy  name  dispels  my  guilt  and  fear, 
Revives  my  heart,  and  charms  my  ear: 
Affords  a  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 

And  Satan  trembles  at  the  sound. 


HIS    REStllRECTIOX.  79    80 

LXXIX.     L.  M.     Sivain. 

The  Harmony  of  Creation  and  Redemption. 

f^  OD's  nature  and  his  name  we  read, 

^~*  When  we  behold  the  Saviour  bleed; 

And,  when  we  hear  his  dying  groan, 

His  shame  and  grief  explain  our  own  I 
:  The  lustre  of  his  holy  law, 

Thus  honourd,  fills  our  minds  with  awe; 

And  Calvary's  scenes  at  once  reveal 

More  love  and  wrath  than  heav'n  and  hell. 
>  How  strict  that  truth  that  could  not  spare 

Thine  equal,  thine  eternal  heir  ! 

How  great  the  love  that  freely  gave 

Thy  son  thine  enemies  to  save  ! 
I  Thy  just  commands,  by  him  obey'd, 

In  all  their  beauties  stand  displayed ; 

Thy  righteous  vengeance,  falling  there, 

Fills  earth  and  heav'n  with  holy  fear. 

HIS  RESURRECTION. 
LXXX.      148th.  Resurrection  tune. 
Doddridge. 
The  Resurrection  of  Christ.     Luke  xxiv.  34. 

1  XTES,  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 

-*-  The  Saviour  left  the  dead; 
And  o?er  our  hellish  foes 

High  rais'd  his  conq'ring  head  : 

Id  wild  dismay 
The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  away. 

2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands. 
And  worship  at  his  feet: 


81  CHRIST. 

Joyful  they  come, 
And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day 

To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heav'n  they  fly, 

The  joyful  news  to  bear  : 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air  ! 

Their  anthems  say, 
"  Jesus  who  bled 
<•'  Hath  left  the  dead  ; 
"  He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals  catch  the  sound, 

Redeenrd  by  him  from  hell ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell : 

Transported  cry, 
"Jesus  who  bled 
"Hath left  the  dead 
"  No  more  to  die/' 

5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood  ! 
Wide  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
Thou  rising,  reigning  God  ! 

With  thee  we  rise, 
With  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain 
Beyond  the  skies. 

LXXXI.     L.  M.     &7PFQN>s  Selec. 
Christ's  Resurrection  a  j)ledge  of  ours. 


"WHEN  I  1  he  holy 
"  Where  once  my 


grave  srirvev, 


jy  .Saviour  deign'd  U 
I  see  fulfill'd  what  prophets  say, 
And  all  the  powers  of  dearth  defy. 


HIS   RESURRECTION.  82 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim 

How  weak  the  bands  of  conquer'd  death  : 
Sweet  pledge,  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise  and  draw  immortal  breath  ! 

3  [Our  Surety  freed,  declares  us  free, 

For  whose  offences  he  was  seiz'd : 
In  his  release  our  own  we  see, 

And  shout  to  view  Jehovah  pleas'd. 

4  Jesus  once  numbered  with  the  dead, 

UnseaFs  his  eyes  to  sleep  no  more; 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead, 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  bore. 

6  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold ; 
See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears  ! 
Thou  too  shalt  bear  an  harp  of  Gold, 
To  crown  thy  joy  when  he  appears. 

6  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  flesh  forever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

LXXXII.       C.    M.       DoDDhlDGE. 

Comfort  to  such  who  seek  a  risen  Jesus.    Mat. 
xxviii.  5.  6. 

1  ~XT*F,  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord. 

-0-  Chase  all  your  fears  away : 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  sec- 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low,  the  Lord  of  life  was  broiiiht  : 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ; 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay. 
Which  thiob'd  and  bled  for  you, 
j  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  grief. 
Let  grateful  sorrows  risej 
I 


S3  CHRIST. 

And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away, 
With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 

4  Then  dry  your  tears  and  tune  your  songs. 

The  Saviour  lives  again ; 
Not  ail  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  conqueror  could  detain. 

5  High  o'er  the  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonour  d  head; 
And  through  unnumber'd  years  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his  shall ■  ev'ry  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey; 
Then  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

HIS  ASCENSION. 

LXXXIIL     L.  M.     IVF.sLErs  Collec. 

Christ's  Ascension.     Psalm  xxiv.  7. 

1  4T\UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
^^Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 

DraggYi  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphant  chariot  waits 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 

"  Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  l" 

3  "  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

"  And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
"He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 
'•Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in." 

I  "Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 
The  Ufttl  ftiat  all  Ins  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  eleathj  and  Hell  <>\  rtiirew, 
\>u!  Jesus  is  the  conci'rorto  nanie. 


HIS     INTERCESSION.  8* 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphant  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  so;enm  lay, 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  \e  hcav'nly  gates! 
"  Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  i" 

6  '•  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  r' 

^?\\e  Lord  of  boundless  power  possest, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blest  i 

HIS  INTERCESSION. 
LXXXIV.     L.  M.     'ArtELE. 

The  Inter cession  of  Christ.     Eeb.  vii.  25. 

1  TJT  E  lives,  the  great'  Redeemer  lives, 
*-*•  (What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  !) 
And  now  befbre  Ins  father  Goo, 
Presents  the  merit  of  Lis  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 
And  justice  anft'c  with  frowns  appears; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 

Sweet  mercy  smile's  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence  then,  ye  black  despairing  thoughts, 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults 

His  powerful  intercessions  .    e, 
And  guilt  removes,  ancj  terror  dies. 

4  In  every  dark  distressful  hour, 

When  sin  and  satan  join  Lheir  power; 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  tj   •    art, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Gieat  Advocate,  almighty  Friend- 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend ; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads  and  must  prevail. 


§5  CHRIST. 

LXXXV.    C.  M.     Topladt. 
Christ*s  intercession  prevalent.     John  xvii.  24 

1  4  WAKE,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 
-^*-Th'  ascended  Saviour's  lovej 
Sing  how  he  lives  to  carry  on 

His  people's  cause  above. 

2  With  cries  and  tears  he  offer'd  up 

His  humble  suit  below  ; 
But  with  authority  he  asks, 
Enthron'd  in  glory  now. 

3  For  all  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands ; 
Points  to  their  names>  upon  his  breast, 
And  spreads  his  wounded  hands. 

4  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim  : 
"  Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
^  Be  with  me  where  I  am  : 

5  u  By  their  salvation,  recompense 

"The  sorrows  I  endurMj 
"Just  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
"  And  faithful  to  thy  word." 

6  Eternal  life,  at  his  request, 

To  every  saint  is  given  : 

Safety  below  and  after  death, 

The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

7  [Founded  on  right,  thy  prayer  avails, 
.    The  Father  smiles  on  thee  ; 

And  now  thou  in  thy  kingdom  art, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

8  Let  the  much  incense  of  thy  prayer 

In  my  behalf  ajscend ; 
And  as  its  virtue,  so  my  praise, 
Shall  never,  never  end.] 


Att  OttJECT  01'  PRAISE-.  SO   8* 

LXXXYL     C.  M.     Doddridge. 
Christ's  Intercession  typified  by  Aaron's  Breast* 

plate.     Exodus  xxviii.  29. 
!  TV"OW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
^  Our  great  high  priest  above. 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, 
And  sympathetic  love. 
2  Though  rais'd  to  a  superior  throne, 
Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train 
With  matchless  honours  crown'd ; 

The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears, 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  christian  say 

That  lie  hath  lost  his  part. 

'   Those  characters  shall  fair  abide. 
Our  everlasting  trust, 
Wlien  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crown* 
Are  moulderd  down  to  dust. 
S  So  gracious  Saviour,  on  my  breast, 
.May  thy  dear  name  be  worn*, 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne. 

AN  OBJECT  OF  PRAISE. 
LXXXVn.      C.  M.     Doddridge 
The  condescending  Grace  of  Christ* 
Mat.  xx.  28. 
!    ^  AVIOUR  of  men,  and  Lord  of  love* 
^How  sweet  thy  gracious  name  ! 
With  joy  that  errand  we  review. 
On  which  thy  mercy  came. 

2  While  all  thy  own  angelic  bands 
Stood  waiting  on  the  wing, 
F  2 


&8  eimisT.        .     / 

Charm 'd  with  the  honor  to  obey 
Their  great  eternal  King ; 

3  For  us,  mean,  wretched,  sinful  men, 

Thou  laid'st  thy  glory  by  ; 
First  in  our  mortal  flesh  to  serve, 
Then  in  that  flesh  to  die. 

4  Bought  with  thy  service  and  thy  blood? 

We  doubly,  Lord,  are  thine; 
To  thee  our  lives  we  would  devote 
To  thee  our  death  resign. 

LXXXVIII.     L.  M.     Steele. 
The  e. vailed  Saviour. 

1  "ftjOW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
^-^  And  join  the  blissful  choir  above  5 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  th"  immortal  song, 

O  may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame; 
And  ev'ry  heart  arid  ev'iy  tongue 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name  ! 

3  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 

In  agonizing  pains  expird: 
Who  dyd  for  rebels — yes,  *iis  he  ! 

How  bright !■  how  lovely  !  how  adinird  1 
1  Jesus,  who  dy"d  that  we  might  live, 

Dv'd  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place; — 
O  what  returns  can  mortals  give, 

For  such  immeasurable  grace? 

>  Were  universal  nature  ours, 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store  : 
Nature  and  ait  with  ail  their  powers, 
Wotdd  still  confess  the  offering  poor  ! 

>  Yet  though  lor  bounty  so  divine, 

We  uc'a  can  <  cpiui  Lemurs  raise, 


CHARACTERS,  &C.  89 

Jesus,  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine, 

And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise ! 

CHARACTERS  AND   REPRESENTA- 
TIONS OF  CHRIST. 
LXXXIX.     L.  Mi     Doddridge. 
JVoah  preserved  in  the  Ark,  and  the  Believer  in 
Christ.     1  Pet.    iii.  20,  2 1 . 

1  nnilE  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's  call, 
-*-  In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell ! 
Swallow'd  the  mountains  in  its  iage,        , 

And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  In  vain  the  tallest  sons  of  pride 

Fled  from  the  close-pursuing  wave ! 
Nor  could  their  mightiest  towers  defend, 
Nor  swiftness  'scape,  nor  courage  save. 

3  How  dire  the  wreck !  how  loud  the  roar  ! 

How  shrill  the  universal  cry 
Of  millions  in  the  last  despair, 
Re-echo'd  from  the  lowering  sky  I 

4  Yet  Noah,  humble  happy  saint, 

Surrounded  with  the  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear, 

And  sang  the  grace  that  steerM  him  thro* 

5  So  I  may  sing,  in  Jesus  safe, 

Whije  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall, 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  are  iix'd, 
Beyond  this  trembling  earthly  ball. 

6  My  soul  in  Christ  securely  waits, 

Nor  can  she  leave  that  safe  retreat ; 
Till  the  wide  flco\l,  which  buries  earth, 
Shall  waft  her  to  a  heavenly  seat. 

7  Nor  wreck  nor  ruin  there  is  seen  ; 

There  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rolls; 


00  9i  CHARACTERS  AND 

But  the  bright  rainbow  round  the  throne 
Seals  endless  life  to  ransom'd  souls. 

ADVOCATE. 

XC.     L.  M.      Rippon's  Selec. 

•Advocate.     1  John  ii.  1 . 

1  TI^HERE  is  my  God?  does  he  retire 

*  *    Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs  ? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire. 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

2  No,  Lord,  the  breathings  of  desire, 

The  weak  petition  if  sincere, 
Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reaches  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands, 
The  glorious  advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

4  He  sweetens  ev'ry  humble  groan, 

He  recommends  each  broken  pray'r  \ 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 

Whose  pow'r  and  love  forbid  despair. 

5  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord. 

With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

BRAZEN  SERPENT. 
XCI      L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 
Brazen  Serpent.    Numb.  xxi.  8,  9. 
!    Tl/TIEN  JsraTs  grieving  tribes  complain' 
^  *  With  fiery  serpents  greatly  pain'd, 
V  serpent  straight  the  prophet  made 
Of  molten  brass  to  view  displayM, 


BEPRESENTATIOXS  OF  CHRIST.  S3 

£  Around  the  fainting  crowds  attend. 
To  lieav'n  their  mournful  sighs  ascend  ; 
They  hope,  they  look,  while  from  the  pole 
Descends  a  pow?r  that  makes  them  whole. 

1  But,  O,  what  healing  to  the  heart 
Doih  our  Redeemer's  cross  impart .' 
What  life,  by  faith,  our  souls  receive  I 
What  pleasures  do  his  sorrows  give  i 

4>  Still  may  I  view  the  Saviour's  cross, 
And  other  objects  count  but  loss ; 
Here  still  he  RxM  my  feasted  eyes, 
Enraptured  with  his  sacrifice  J 

Jesus  die  Saviour  J  balmy  name  ! 
Thy  worth  my  tongue  would  now  proclaim; 
By  thy  atonement  set  me  free, 
My  life  my  hope  is  all  from  thee. 
BREAD  OF  LIFE. 
I  XCII.     L.  M.     FAwcEr-r. 

Bread  of  Life     John  vi.  35,  48. 

1  "TJEPRAVED  minds  on  ashes  feed, 
;*-*Xor  love,  nor  seek  for  heav'nly  bread ; 

They  choose  the  husks  which  swine  do  eat. 
Or  meanly  crave  the  serpent's  meat. 

2  Jesus,  thou  art  the  living  bread, 
By  which  our  needy  souls  are  fed : 
In  thee  alone  thy  children  find 
Enough  to  fill  the  empty  mind. 

3  Without  this  bread,  I  -starve  and  die ; 
No  other  can  my  need  supply.: 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  every  place. 

4  'TLs  this  relieves  the  hungry  poor, 
Who  a^k  for  bread  at  mercy's  door. 


9o  CHARACTERS  AND 

Tins  living  food  descends  from  heaven. 
As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  giv'n. 
5  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives, 
What  strength,  what  nourishment  it  gives? 
O  let  me  ever  more  be  fed 
With  .this  divine,  celestial  bread! 

BRIDEGROOM. 

XCIII.     L.    M.     Faucet*. 

Bridegroom  and  husband;  or,  the  Marriage 

between  Christ  and  the  Soul. 

1  TESUS,  the  heavenly  lover,  gave 

**  His  life  my  wretched  soul  to  save  ; 
Resolv'd  to  make  his  mercy  known, 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

2  Rebellious,  I  against,  him  strove 
'Till  incited  and  constraint  by  love; 
With  sin  and  self  I  freely  part, 

The  heavenly  bridegroom  wins  my  hear*. 

3  My  guilt,  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse ; 
My  debts  he  pays  and  sets  me  free, 
And  makes  his  riches  o'er  to  me. 

4  My  filthy  rags  are  laid  aside. 

He  clothes  me  as  becomes  his  bride  : 
Himself  bestows  my  wedding-dress, 
The  roue  of  perfect  righteousness. 

5  Lost  in  astonishment,  I  see, 
Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me ; 
With  angels  I  thy  grace  adore, 

And  long  to  love  and  praise  thee  more- 

6  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride, 

0  keep  me,  Saviour,  near  thy  side ; 

1  fain  would  give  thee>aJJ  my  heart, 
Nor  ever  from  my  Lord  depart, 


ttfclMlESKNTATIONS    OF    CHRIST.     9)     J."' 

MORNING  STAR, 

XCIV.     I-.    M.     llEr.uoME. 

Bright  and  .Morning  Star    llev.  xxii.  J". 

i  T7"E  worlds  of  light,  thai  roll  so  near 

-*-  The  Saviour's  throne  of  shining  bliss. 

O  tell  how  mean  your  glories  are, 

How  faint,  and  few,  compard  with  liis. 

2  We  sing  (lie  bright  and  morning-star 
[Jesus,  the  spring  of  light  and  Ipvej) 
See  how  its  raysdttFus'd  from  far, 

Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above. 

o  Its  cheering  beams,  spread  wide  abroad, 
!*<  >i  ii  t  out  the  puzzled  christian's  way; 
Still  as  lie  goes  he  finds  the  road 
Eniighten'd  with  a  constant  day. 

4  [Thus  when  the  eastern  Magi  brought 

Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears, 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought, 

And  guides  their  steps,  and  calms  their  fears.] 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heavenly  place, 

Where  this  bright  star  does  brightest  shine; 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 
And  view  a  lustre  all  divine? 

CORNER  STONE. 

XCV.      L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Corner* Stone,    l  Pet.  ii.  6.  Isa.  xxviii.  16,  \7. 

1  I "    ORD,  dost  thou  show  a  corner-stone 
-*-^  For  us  to  build  our  hopes  upon, 
That  the  fair  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light  beyond  the  sjkies? 

2  We  own  the  work  of  sovereign  love, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  t;.e  hopes  shall  mov< 


96?  CHARACTERS   AK0 

Which  fix'd  on  this  foundation  stand. 
Laid  by  thine  own  almighty  hand. 

3  Thy  people  long  this  stone  have  tried., 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  defy'd ; 
Floods  of  temptation  beat  in  vain ; 
Well  (joth  this  rock  the  house  sustain. 

4  When  storms  of  wrath  around  prevail, 
Whirlwind  and  thunder,  lire,  and  hail, 
?Tis  here  our  trembling  souls  shall  hide, 
And  here  securely  they  abide : 

5  While  they  that  scorn  this  precious  stone, 
Fo^d  of  some  quicksand  of  their  own, 
Berne  down  by  mighty  vengeance  die, 
And  buried  deep  in  ruin  lie. 

DESIRE  OF  ALL  NATIONS. 
XCVI.     C.  M. 

Desire  of  all  JWt>,ons.     Hag.  ii.  7.  Cant.  i.  3 

1  TNF1N1TE  excellence  is  thine, 
-*-  Thou  lovely  Prince  of  grace! 
Thy  uncreated  beauties  shine 

With  uc\  er-fadhig  rays. 

2  Sinners  from  earth's  remotest  end 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet : 
To  thee  their  prayers  and  vows  ascend 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Thy  name  as  precious  ointment  shed, 

Delights  the  church  around  ; 
Swcetiy  the  sacred  odours  spread 
Through  all  Innuanuers  ground. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thy  exhaustless  store ; 
From  thee  thej  all  their  bliss  receive. 
And  stiil  tiiou  glvest  more. 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.    97  9S 

5  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy: 
They  find  (heir  all  in  thee; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 

THE  DOOR. 

XCVJL     C.  M.    Stamford  tune.    Dodduidcb. 

The  Door.     John  x.  9.     llosea  ii.  15. 

1  \  WAKE,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  name, 
-"-Whose  mercies  never  fail ; 

Who  opens  wide  a  door  of  hope 
In  Achor's  gloomy  vale. 

2  Behold  the  portal  wide  display'd, 

The  buildings  strong  and  fair; 
Within  are  pastures  fresh  and  green, 
And  living  streams  are  there. 

3  Enter  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste. 

For  Jesus  is  the  door  ; 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 
Nor  fear  the  lioirs  roar. 

4  O  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
Ml  traveling  through  one  beauteous  gafe^ 
To  one  eternal  home  .' 

FORERUNNER. 
XCVIII.     L.  M.     Doddridge, 

Forerunner  and  Foundation  of  our  Hopes 
Ileb.  vi.  19,  20. 

I    TESUS  the  Lord,  our  souls  adore, 
*^  A  painful  sufferer  now  no  more  ; 
High  on  his  Father's  throne  he  reigns 
QPer  earth,  :\nd  heaven's  extensive  plain* 
G 


§9  CHARACTERS  AND 

2  His  race  for  ever  is  complete  ; 
For  ever  undisturbed  his  seat ; 
Myriads  of  angels  round  him  fly, 
And  sing  his  well-gain'd  victojy. 

3  Yet,  'midst  the  honours  of  his  throne. 
He  joys  not  for  himself  alone  ; 

His  meanest  servants  share  their  part, 
Share  in  that  royal  tender  heart. 

4  Raise,  raise,  my  soul,  thy  raptur'd  sight, 
With  sacred  wonder  and  delight ; 
Jesus  thy  own  forerunner  see 
Enter'd  beyond. the  vale  for  thee. 

5  Loud  let  the  howling  tempest  yell, 
And  foaming  waves  to  mountains  swell, 
No  shipwreck  can  my  vessel  fear, 
Since  hope  hath  fix'd  its  anchor  here. 

FOUNTAIN. 

XCIX.     C.  M.     Copper. 

Praise  for  the  Fountain  opened. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  fili'd  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel^s  veins ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  iiood, 
Lose  all  tiieir  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away  ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  tiie  ransom'd  church  of  God 
i>e  sav'd  to  sin  no  more. 

E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  llowing  wounds  supply, 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.        1QQ 

Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Eut  when  this  lisping  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 

FRIEND. 
C.     L.  M.     Newton. 

Friend.     Cant.  v.  16. 

1  "DOOR,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am, 
-■-  I  have  a  rich  almighty  friend ; 

Jesus  the  Saviour,  is  his  name, 
He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransonrd  me  from  hell  with  blood, 

And  by  his  power  my  foes  controlled ; 
He  found  me  wandering  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  want  supplies, 

And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 
Enthron'd  with  him  above  the  skies, 
O  .'  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me  ! 

PAUSE. 

Is  this  thy  kindness  to  ihy  friend.  2  Sam.  xvi  17 

4  But  ah  my  inmost  spirit  mourns, 

And  well  my  eyes  with  tears  may  swim, 
To  think  of  my  peryerse  returns  ; 
Fve  been  a  faithless  friend  to  him. 

5  Often  my  gracious  friend  I  grieve, 

Neglect,  distrust,  and  disobey, 
And  often  Satan's  lies  believe. 
Sooner  than  all  mv  friend  can  ssv-. 


101  CHARACTERS  AND 

6  [He  bids  me  always  freely  come, 

And  promises  whate'er  I  ask  : 
But  I  am  straiten'd,  cold,  and  dumb# 
And  count  my  privilege  a  task. 

7  Before  the  world  that  hates  his  cause, 

My  treacherous  heart  has   throbb'd  witlj 
shame ; 
Loath  to  forego  the  world's  applause, 
I  hardly  dare  avow  his  name.] 

8  Sure  were  not  I  most  vile  and  base, 

I  could  not  thus  my  friend  requite  f 
And  were  not  he  the  God  of  grace, 

He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  his  sight. 

CI.     C.  M.     Swain. 
Christ's  unparalleled  love. 
1     A     FRIEND  there  is — your  voices  join 
-"-Ye  saints,  to  praise  his  name  ; 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

$  When  most  we  need  his  helping  hand 
This  friend  is  always  near ; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

3!  His  love  no  end  nor  measure  knows, 
No  change  can  turn  its  course  ; 
Immutably  t|ie  same  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  his  face, 

And  clouds  surround  his  throne, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  And,  if  our  dearest  comforts  fall 

Before  his  sov'reigu  will,. 


REPRESENTATION'S  OF  CHRIST.       102 

lie  never  takes  away  our  all ; 
Himself  lie  gives  us  still ! 

6  Our  sorrows  in  the  scale  he  weighs, 
And  measures  out  our  pains  ; 
The  wildest  storm  his  word  obeys, 
His  word  its  rage  restrains. 

KINSMAN. 

CII.      112th.     Uffculm  tune.     C.   Wesley 

Kinsman.     Ruth  iii.  4,  9. 

1  TESUS,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own, 
**  Our  kinsman  near  allied  in  blood, 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone, 

The  Son  of  man,  the  Son  of  God ; 
And  lo,  we  lay  us  at  thy  feet, 
Our  sentence  from  our  mouth  to  meet, 

2  Partaker  of  my  flesh  below, 

To  thee  O  Jesus,  I  apply ; 
Thou  wilt  thy  poor  relations  know, 

Thou  never  canst  thyself  deny, 
Exclude  me  from  thy  guardian  care, 
Or  slight  a  sinful  beggars  pray'r. 

3  Thee,  Saviour,  at  my  greatest  need, 

I  trust  my  faithful  friend  to  prove  5 
Now  o'er  thy  meanest  servant  spread 

The  skirt  of  thy  redeeming  love  : 
Under  thy  wings  of  mercy  take 
And  save  me  for  thy  merit's  sake. 

4  Hast  thou  not  undertook  my  cause, 

Lord  over  all,  to  worms  ally'd  ? 
Answer  me  from  that  bleeding  cross, 

Demand  thy  dcariy-ransom'd  bride  g 
And  let  my  soul,  betrotli'd  to  thee, 
Thine  wholly,  thine  forever  be  ! 
G  2 


103   10fc  CHARACTERS,  AND 

GIFT. 
CIII.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
Gift  of  God.     John  iii.  16.  2  Cor.  ix.  15. 

1  TLSUS,  my  love,  my  chief  delight, 
*^  For  thee  1  long,  for  thee  I  pray ; 
Amid  the  shadows  of  the  night, 

Amid  the  business  of  the  day. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  smiling  face, 

That  face  which  I  have  often  seen  J 
Arise,  tliou  Sun  of  righteousness, 
Scatter  the  clouds  that  intervene. 

3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift  df  God, 

To  sinners  weary  and  distrest ; 
The  first  of  all  his  gifts  bestowed, 
And  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest. 

4  Could  I  but  say  this  gift  is  mine, 

I'd  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet ; 
No  more  at  poverty  repine, 

JNor  envy  the  rich  sinner's  state. 

5  The  precious  jewel  I  would  keep, 

And  lodge  it  deep  within  my  heart ; 
At  home,  abroad,  awake,  asleep, 
It  never  should  from  thence  depart ! 

HEAD  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

CIV.       C.    M.       DODDRIIIGE. 

Head  of  the  Church.    Eph.  iv.  15,  16. 

\    TESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace, 
*J  That  calls  a  worm  thy  own ; 
Gives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place 
To  make  thy  glories  known. 

-&  Allied  to  thee  our  vital  head, 

We  act,  and  grow,  and  thrive; 


REPRESENTATIONS    OF   CHRIST.      1Q# 

From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead, 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet- accord  : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou,  our  common  Lord. 

4  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 

Before  thy  Father's  face ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 
PRECIOUS. 
CV.     CM.    Liverpool  tune.    Doddridge. 
Jesus — precious  to  them  that  believe.   1  Pet.  ii.  ft 
1  TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
**  'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heav'n  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul ; 

My  transport  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet: 
Nor  to  my  eves  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  hearty 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name. 

With  my  last  labouring  breath ; 
And  dying  clasp  thee  in  my  arms; 
The  antidote  of  death. 


iOG   10?  CHARACTERS  ANB 

LAMB  OF  GOD. 

CVI.     L.  M.     Fawce**. 

Lamb  of  God,  $c.     John  i.  29. 

1  TOEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
-■-'With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love  5 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame. 

See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid ; 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load ; 
Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid, 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  bloooL 

3  To  save  his  guilty  church,  he  dies  5 

Mourners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 
To  hi  m  lift  up  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  thro?  him  abound  j 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give ; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

5  Jesus  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee ; 

Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go  ? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  woe. 

LEADER. 

CVII.     S.  M.     J.  C.  W. 

Leader. 

1  npHOU  very  Faschal  Lamb, 
-*-  lobd  :.       e  v,e  plead, 
Through  whom  we  out  of  Egypt  came; 

Thy  laiisoiii-'J  people  Lead. 

2  Angfcl  of  gospel-grace ! 

Fulfil  thy  character, 


REPRESENTATIONS  OE  CHRIST.        108 

To  guard  and  feed  the  chosen  race, 
In  Israel's  camp  appear. 

3  Throughout  the  desert- way 

Conduct  us  by  thy  light, 
Be  thou  a  cooling  cloud  by  day, 
A  cheering  fire  by  night. 

4  Our  fainting  souls  sustain 

With  blessings  from  above, 
And  ever  on  thy  people  rain 
The  manna  of  thy  love. 

MESSENGER. 

CVIII.     C.  M.     Hippos' s  Selec. 

Messenger  of  the  Covenant,     Matt.  iii.  1. 

1  TESUS,  commission 'd  from  above, 
•*  Descends  to  men  below, 

And  shows  from  whence  the  springs  of  love, 
In  endless  currents  flow. 

2  He,  whom  the  boundless  heav'n  adores, 

Whom  angels  long  to  see ; 
Quitted  wixh  joy  those  blissful  shores, 
Ambassador  to  me  ! 

3  To  me  a  worm,  a  sinful  clod3 

A  rebel  all  forlorn ; 
A  foe,  a  traitor  to  my  God, 
And,  of  a  traitor  born ; 

4  To  me,  who  never  sought  his  grace,. 

Who  mock'd  his  sacred  word  ; 
Who  never  knew,  or  lov'd  his  face, 
And  all  his  will  abhorrd ; 

5  To  me  who  could  not  even  praise, 

When  his  kind  heart  I  knew; 
But  sought  a  thousand  devious  ways, 
Rather  than  keep  the  true ; 


109  CHARACTERS  ANB 

6  Yet  this  redeeming  angel  came. 

So  vile  a  worm  to  bless  ; 
He  took  with  gladness  all  my  blame, 
And  gave  his  righteousness. 

7  O  !  That  my  languid  heart  might  glow, 

With  ardour  all  divine ; 
And  for  more  love  than  seraphs  know, 
Like  burning  seraphs  shine  ! 

MESSIAH. 

CIX.     L.  M,     Needham. 

Messiah,     Gen.  xlix.  10   Ban.  ix.  26.   Hag.  ii.  9. 

1  f~^  LORY  to  God,  who  reigns  above, 

^*  Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love ; 
Ye  saints  and  angels  if  ye  can, 
Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  O  what  can  more  his  love  commend 
His  dear  his  only  Son  to  send ! 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live, 
And  God  be  just,  and  yet  forgive  ! 

3  Messiah's  come— with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold : 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke, 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 

4  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requird ; 
Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own, 
Thy  prince  Messiah  did  atone. 

p  Thy  famous  temple,  Solomon, 
Is  by  the  latter  far  out-shone  : 
It  wanted  not  thy  glittering  store, 
Messiah's  presence  grac'  1  it  more. 

6  We  see  the  prpph  I  ilPd 

In  Jesus,  that  most  wond'rous  child. 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.        llO 

II is  birth,  his  life,  his  death  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

Jesus,  thy  gospel  firmly  stands 
A  blessing  to  these  favour  d  lands : 
No  infidel  shall  be  our  dread, 
Since  thou  art  risen  from  the  dead. 

PEARL  OF  GREAT  PRICE. 
CX.     C.  M.     Steele. 
Pearl  of  great  price,     Matt.  xiii.  46. 
~\7^E  glittering  toys  of  earth  adieu, 
-■-  A  nobler  choice  be  mine : 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  specious  baits  of  sense  ; — 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 

The  pearl  of  price  immense  ! 

Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown, 

O  name  divinely  sweet ! 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 

Wealth,  honour,  pleasure  meet. 

Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 

Their  boasted  stores  resign  ; 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all 

For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possessed ; 
Fd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 

And  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

Dear  sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 

And  bid  me  call  thee  mine. 


Ill    112  CHARACTERS  AND 

PHYSICIAN  ;   OR    THE    MIRACLES  OF  CHRIST. 

CXI.     L.  M.     Steele. 

Physician  of  souls.     Jer.  viii.  22. 

i   T"\EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  hath  made, 

-■-^  Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure? 

In  vain,  alas,  is  nature's  aid, 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  pow'r. 

2  Sin,  like  a  raging  fever>  reigns, 

With  fatal  strength  in  every  part ; 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

S  And  can  no  sov'reign  halm  be  found  ? 
And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound? 
ErVlife  and  hope  forever  fly  ? 

4  There  is  a  great  physician  near, 

Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live ; 
See,  in  his  heav'nly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give ! 

5  See,  in  the  Saviour's  precious  blood 

Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow  I 
?Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 

6  Sin  throws  in  vain  its  pointed  dart, 

For  here  a  sov'reign  cure  is  found ; 
A  cordial  for  tlie  fainting  heart, 
A  balm  for  every  painful  wound. 

CXII.     C.  M.     Great  Milton  tune. 

Eippon\s  Selec. 
Physician  ;  or,  the  Miracles  of  Christ. 
1    TESUS,  since  thou  art  still  to-day 
**  As  yesterday  the  same ; 


REPRESENTATIONS    OF   CHRIST.      11.2 

Present  to  heal,  in  me  display 
The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  Since  still  thou  go?st  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good. 
On  me,  that  I  thy  praise  may  sho\v3 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'd. 

LEPER. 

3  Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 

Thy  miracles  repeat ; 
With  pitying  eye  behold  me  fall, 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 

4  Loathsome,  and  vile,  and  self-abhorrM, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin; 
But  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

DEAF    AND    DUMB. 

5  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands, 

Open,  O  Lord  !  mine  ear ; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  withered  hands. 
And  lift  them  up  in  prayer. 

6  Silent,  (alas !  thou  know'st  how  long) 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise ; 
But  O!  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  toncruer 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 

LAME. 

7  Lame  at  the  pool  I  still  am  seen, 

Waiting  to  find  relief; 
While  many  others  venture  in, 
And  wash  away  their  grief. 

8  O  speak  my  mind,  my  conscience  sound, 

Thy  grace  and  strength  employ , 
Light  as  an  hart,  my  soul  shall  bound, 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 
H 


113  CHARACTERS    AND 

BLIND. 

9  If  thou,  my  God,  art  passing  by, 

0  !  let  me  find  thee  near ; 

Jesus,  in  mercy  hear  my  cry, 

Thou,  son  of  David,  hear  ! 

10  See,  I  am  waiting  in  the  way, 

For  thee  the  heav'nly  light ; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  and  say, 
"  Sinner,  receive  thy  sight." 

POSSESSED. 

1 1  Cast  out  thy  foes,  and  let  them  still 

To  thy  great  name  submit ; 
Clothe  with  thy  righteousness,  and  heal, 
And  place  me  at  thy  feet. 

12  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain, 

Thou  canst  relieve  my  soul ; 
Lord,  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain, 
For  thou  wilt  make  me  whole. 

CXIII.     L.  M.     Wai-t-s. 
Miracles  in  the  life,  death,  and  resurrection  t 
Christ. 

1  "OEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive 
-*-* Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live  I 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies ;  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood ; 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  Cod  : 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed  no  more  to  die. 


'ftEPliESEXTATIOXS    CE    CHETST.       114/ 

Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign 
which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

HIGH  PRIEST. 
(XIV.     148th.     Cennjck. 
High  Priest. 
A    GOOD  High  Priest  is  come, 
-^-  Supplying  Aaron's  place, 
And  taking  up  his  room, 

Dispensing  life  and  grace : 
The  law  by  Aaron's  priesthood  came. 
But  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus'  name. 

My  Lord  a  priest  is  made, 

As  sware  the  mighty  God, 
To  Israel  and  his  seed, 

Ordain'd  to  offer  blood : 
For  sinners  who  his  mercy  seek* 
A  priest,  as  was  Tvlelchizedek. 

He  once  temptations  knew, 

Of  even  sort  and  kind, 
That  he  might  succour  show, 

To  ev'ry  tempted  mind  : 
In  ev'ry  point  the  lamb  was  try'd 
Like  us,  and  then  for  us  he  died. 

He  dies,  but  lives  again, 

And  by  the  altar  stands; 
There  shows  how  he  was  slain, 

Op'ning  his  pierced  hands. 
Our  priest  abides,  and  pleads  the  cause 
Of  us  who  have  transgress'd  his  laws. 

I  other  priests  disclaim, 

And  laws  and  offerings  too, 


115  CHA11ACTETS    AND 

None  but  the  bleeding  Lamb 
The  mighty  work  can  do; 
He  shall  have  all  the  praise,  for  he 
Hath  lov'd,  and  liv'd,  and  died  forme. 

CXV.     L.  M.     S.  Si-en NEfr. 
The  excellency  of  the  Priesthood  of  Christ 

1  '"IV/fONG  all  the  priests  of  Jewish  race, 
•!•*•*•  Jesus  the  most  illustrious  stands : 
The  radiant  beauty  of  his  face 

Superior  love  and  awe  demands., 

2  Not  Aaron  or  Melchizedek 

Could  claim  such  high  descent  as  he ; 
His  nature  and  his  name  bespeak 
His  unexampled  pedigree. 

3  Descended  from  th'  eternal  God, 

He  bears  the  name  of  his  own  Son ; 
And,  dress'd  in  human  flesh  and  blood, 
He  puts  his  priestly  garments  on. 

4  The  mitred  crown,  the  embroider  d  vest, 

With  graceful  dignity  he  wears : 
And  in  full  splendor  on  his  breast 
The  sacred  oracle  appears. 

5  So  he  presents  his  sacrifice, 

An  off 'ring  most  divinely  sweet; 
While  clouds  of  fragrant  incense  rise, 
And  cover  o'er  the  mercy-seat. 

6  The  Father  with  approving  smile 

Accepts  the  off ring  of  his  Son: 
New  joys  the  wond-'ring  angels  feel, 
And  haste  to  bear  the  tidings  dowji, 

7  The  welcome  news  their  lips  repeat, 

Gives  sacred  pleasure  to  my  breast; 


REPRESENTATIONS   OF   CHRIST.    116    117 

Henceforth,  my  soul,  thy  cause  commit 
To  Christ,  thy  advocate  and  priest. 

RANSOM. 
CXVI.     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 
The  Ransom.     Isa.  Ixi.  2. 
"  T  COME,"  the  great  Redeemer  cries, 

-*-"  A  year  of  freedom  to  declare, 
u  From  debts  and  bondage  to  discharge, 
"  And  Jews  and  Greeks  the  grace  shall  share. 

u  A  day  of  vengeance  I  proclaim, 

"  But  not  on  man  the  storm  shall  fall, 

**'  On  me  its  thunders  shall  descend, 

£i  My  strength,  my  love  sustains  them  all.'' 

Stupendous  favour !  matchless  grace  ! 

Jesus  has  dy'd  that  we  might  live ; 
Not  worlds,  below,  nor  worlds  above 

Could  so  divine  a  ransom  give. 

To  him  who  lov'd  his  chosen  race, 
And  for  their  lives  laid  down  his  own,, 

Let  songs  of  joyful  praise  arise, 
Sublime,  eternal  as  his  throne. 

OUR  RIGHTEOUSNESS. 
CXVII.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 
Our  righteousness.     Jer.  xxiii.  6. 
QJAVIOUR  divine,  we  knowr  thy  naine^ 
^  And  in  that  name  we  trust  5 
Thou  art  the  Lord,  our  righteousness, 
Thou  art  thine  Israel's  boast. 

Guilty  we  plead  before  thy  throne, 

And  low  in  dust  we  lie 
'Till  Jesus  stretch  his  gracious  ann 

To  bring  the  guilty  nigh. 
H  2 


118  CHARACTERS   AND 

3  The  sins  of  one  most  righteous  day 

Might  plunge  us  in  despair; 
Yet  ail  the  crimes  of  numerous  years 
Shall  our  great  Surety  clear. 

4  That  spotless  robe,  which  he  hath  wrought, 

Shall  deck  us  all  around ; 
Nor  by  the  piercing  eye  of  God 
One  blemish  shall  be  found. 

5  Pardon,  and  peace,  and  lively  hope 

To  sinners  now  are  given ; 
Israel  and  Judah  soon  shall  change 
Their  wilderness  for  heav'n. 

6  With  joy  we  taste  that  manna  now, 

Thy  mercy  scatters  down ; 
We  seal  our  humble  vows  to  thee, 
And  wait  the  promised  crown. 

SHEPHERD. 

CXVIII.     S.  M.     Doddridge. 
The  security  of  Christ's  sheep.  Johnx.  27,  29, 

1  1%/|  Y  soul,  with  joy  attend, 
1YJ.  While  Jesus  silence  breaks; 
No  angePs  harp  such  music  yields, 

As  what  my  shepherd  speaks. 

2  "  I  know  my  sheep,"  lie  cries, 

"  My  soul  approves  them  well : 
"Vain  is  the  treacherous  world's  disguise, 
"  And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  "I  freely  feed  them  now 

"  With  tokens  of  my  love, 
"  But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
"  And  sweeter  streams  above. 

4  Unnuinberd  years  of  bliss 

"  1  to  my  sheep  will  give; 


REPRESENTATIONS   OF   CnRIST.        119 

"  And,  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands, 
"  Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

5  "  This  tried  almighty  hand 

"  Is  rais'd  for  their  defence : 
"  Where  is  the  power  shall  reach  them  there  ? 
"  Or  what  shall  force  them  thence  ?" 

6  Enough,  my  gracious  Lord, 

Let  faith  triumphant  cry ; 
My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 
Can  on  this  promise  die. 

CXIX.     S.  M.     Steele. 
Shepherd.     Psalm  xxiii.  1,3. 

1  T^HILE  my  Redeemer's  near, 

'  *    My  shepherd  and  my  guidej 
I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear, 
My  wants  are  all  supply 'd. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads 

And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Along  the  lovely  scene 

Cool  waters  gently  roll, 
Transparent,  sweet,  and  all  serene. 
To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 

4  Here  let  my  spirit  rest ; 

How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine  ! 
With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety  blest : 
Beneficence  divine ! 

5  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wandering  feet  restore ; 
To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


120   121  CHARACTERS    AND 

£  Unworthy  as  I  am, 

Of  thy  protecting  care, 
Jesus,  I  plead  thy  gracious  name. 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 

THE  VINE. 

CXX.     C.  M.     Topladt. 

Vine,  and  the  Branches.     John  xv.  1,5. 

1  TESUS,  immutably  the  same, 
**  Thou  true  and  living  vine, 
Around  thy  all-supporting  stem 

My  feeble  arms  I  twine. 

2  Quieken'd  by  thee,  and  kept  alive> 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit : 

My  life  I  from  thy  sap  derive, 

My  vigour  from  thy  root. 

3  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee ; 

My  strength  is  wholly  thine; 
Wither  d  and  barren  should  I  be, 
If  sever'd  from  the  vine. 

4  Upon  my  leaf,  when  parclrd  with  heat, 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop, 
The  plant  which  thy  right-hand  hath  set. 
Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 

£  Each  moment  water  d  by  thy  care,, 
And  fenc'd  with  power  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 

WAY. 
CXXI.     L.  M.     Ce snick. 

Way  to  Canaan. 
1    TESUS,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone, 
**  He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon  ; 


JiEPllESEXTATIOXS    OF    CHRIST,      122 

His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment, 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness 

I'll  go,  for  ail  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not  ; 
My  grief,  my  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  pow'r, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
'Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
Come  hither,  Soul,  "  I  am  the  Way." 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  1  ani| 

My  self,  my  all,  to  thee  I  give, 
Wilt  thou  the  sacrifice  receive  ? 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  5 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  (i  Behold  the  way  to  God." 

CXXII.     S.  M.    Har<t. 

I  am  the  Way,  <§*c.     John  xiv.  6, 

1  T  AM,  saith  Christ,  the  Way. 
-*-  Now  if  we  credit  Him, 

All  other  paths  must  lead  astray, 
How  fair  soe'er  they  seem. 

2  I  am,  saith  Christ,  tlie  Truth. 

Then  all  that  lacks  this  test, 
Proceed  it  from  an  angel's  mouthe- 
rs but  a  lie  at  best* 


123  CHARACTERS    AND 

3  I  am,  saith  Christ,  the  Life. 

Let  this  be  seen  by  faith, 
It  follows  without  further  strife. 
That  all  besides  is  death. 

4  If  what  those  words  aver, 

The  Holy  Ghost  apply  ; 
The  simplest  Christian  shall  not  err. 
Nor  be  deceived,  nor  die. 

ALL  IN  ALL. 

CXXIII.     C.  M.     Topladt. 

All  in  all.     Col.  iii.  1 1 . 

1  /^OMPAR'D  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 

^-^  No  comeliness  I  see ; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey  : 
Thyself  bestow ;  for  thee  alone 
My  All  in  all  I  pray. 

5  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice, 

My  comfort  to  restore  : 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave; 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Lov?o  of  my  God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'd  burn  : 
Chosen  of  thee  'ere  time  began, 
I'd  chr.se  thee  in  return. 

5  Whatever  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

O  teach  n\e  to  resign : 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss 
If  thou,  0  God,  art  mine. 


UEPRESEXTATIOXS    OF    CHRIST.    12*    125. 

CROWN  HIM. 

CXXIY.     C.  M.     Miles's  lane  tune.     W , 

Crown  him. 

1  T>  ACKSLIDERS,  who  your  misery  feel, 
-*-*  Attend  your  Saviour's  call : 
Return,  he'll  your  backslidings  heal ; 

O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Though  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt, 

And  painful  is  your  thrall ; 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt ; 
O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne^ 

And  low  before  him  fall  ; 
He  understands  the  spirit's  groan ; 
O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out, 

Although  your  faith  be  small; 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt ; 
O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

CXXV.     C.  M.     Miles's  lane  tune.     BrproN's 

SzLEC. 

The  spiritual  Coronation.     Cant.  iii.  11. 

ANGELS. 

1  A  LL  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
-^-  Let  angels  prostrate  fall  : 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

MARTYRS. 

2  [Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  'sis  altar  call; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  liim  Lord  of  all.] 


126  THE    INFLUENCES. 

CONVERTED   JEWS. 

3  [Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small  ; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace^ 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

BELIEVING    GENTILES. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  aud  the  gall  ; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feei} 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

SINNERS  OF  EVERY  AGE. 

5  [Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love} 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall; 

Now  joy  with  all  the  hosts  above. 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

SINNERS  OP  EVERY  NATION. 

6  Let  evry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

OURSELVES. 

7  O  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng.. 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


THE  INFLUENCES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

CXXVI.     L.  M.     Rippox's  Selec 
The  Leadings  of  the  Spirit.    Bom.  viii.  14. 
1  i^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 
^  With  light  and  comfort  from  above: 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 


OF   THE    SPIRIT.  127   12S 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare; 
Lead  to  th}-  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 

Piant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  us  tu  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  bless'd; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss5 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

CXXVII.     L.  M.     Denbigh  Tune.  Topladi\ 
A  propitious  gate  longed  for. 

1  \  T  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
-^-Toiling,  I  cry, "  Sweet  Spirit,  come  ! 
"  Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

"  But  swell  my  sails  and  spread  my  way ! 

2  "  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
"  And  loose  my  cable  from  below : 
"But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ; 

"  Thou,  Thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious 
gale  !" 

CXXVIII.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 
Divine  drawings  celebrated  ;  or,  Gratitude  the 

spring  of  true  religion.     Hoseax\.  4. 
1   1V/TY  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine ! 
-1-**-  How  soft,  and  vet  how  strong ! 
I 


i£9  THE    INFLUENCES,  &C. 

While  power,  and  truth,  and  love  combine 
To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  Thou  saw'st  us  crusfr'd  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  sin  : 
Thy  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  worthless  hearts  to  win. 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  moment  takes  away  5 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins, 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 

4  Comfort  through  all  this  vale  of  tears 

In  rich  profusion  flows, 
And  glory  of  mmumber'd  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords  we  onward  move, 

'Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet ; 
And  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 
Embrace  our  conqueror's  feet. 

CXXIX.     L.  M.     Wa**s. 

The  operatimis  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  T^TERNAL  Spirit*!  we  confess 

-"  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
Thy  pow'r  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thine  hcav'nly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know" 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  pow'r  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin.; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

•}  hearts  anev. . 


THE    FRUITS,  &C.  130   lot 

4  The  troubled  concience  knows  thy  voice; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys: 
Thy  words  aliaj  the  stormy  wind, 
And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

THE  FRUITS  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

FAITH. 

CXXX.     $.  M:     Bejjdome. 
Faith,  its  Author  arid  preciousness.  Eph  ii.  $» 

1  "I^'AITH  ! — :tis  a  precious  grace, 
-*-  Where'er  it  is  bestow^  i 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  }>iAh, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God  i 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  king, 

And  all-atoning  priest, 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 

When  filPd  with  deep  distress; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  pfhis  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free ; 
Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 

CXXX  I.     C.  M.     D.  Turner. 
The  Power  of  Faith. 
1  TGW-TH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
-*-     And  sa\es  me  from  its  snares; 
Its  i  iry  only  brii  gs, 

And  soitens  all  my  cares : 


132  THE    FRUITS 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  tire 
Oi'  love  to  God  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign  ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there. 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain  ; 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  seaPd 

With  the  Redeeujer's  blood ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest, 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

y :  ■  I  Ellis    ile  body  dies ; 
And  then  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 
At  oice  to  glory  rise. 

CXXXII.     L.  M.     Doddrtdge. 

The  struggle  between  faith  and  unbelief, 

Ma,  k  ix.  24. 

1  TESUS,  our  soul's  delightful  choice, 
T.IiJ  thee,  believing,  we  rejoice; 
Yet  btili  our  joy  is  mixM  with  grief, 
While  faith  contends  with  unbelief. 

2  Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
And  keep  our  fainting  hopes  alive; 
But  guilt  and  fears,  ana  sorrows  rise, 
And  hide  the  promise  from  our  eyes. 

3  O  let  not  sin  and  Satan  boast, 
While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust ; 


or   tHE    SPIRIT.  133 

Nor  see  that  faith  to  ruin  brought, 

Which  thy  own  gracious  hand  hath  wrought. 

Do  thou  the  dying  spark  inflame; 
Reveal  the  glories  of  thy  name; 
And  put  all  anxious  doubts  to  flight, 
As  shades  dispersal  by  opening  light. 

CXXXIII.     S.  M.     Mount  Ephraim  Tune. 

Rippon's  Selec. 
Weak  Believers  encouraged. 
~\7"OUR  harps,  j  e  trembling:  saints, 
-*-  Down  from  tie  willows  take; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  Christ  our  Lord 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above, 

We  every  moment  come. 

His  grace  shall  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 

Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 
The  time  of  love  will  come, 

When  we  shall  clearly  see 
Not  only  that  he  shed  his  blood, 

But  each  shall  say,  for  >;e. 

Tarry  his  leisure  then, 

Wait  the  appointed  hour ; 
Wait  till  the  bridegroom  of  your  souls 

Reveal  his  love  with  power. 

Blest  is  the  man,  O  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  thee  ! 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation.  Lord, 

Shall  thy  salvation  see, 
I  % 


137  THE    FRUITS 

Though  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  saiPd  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  hc^p  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord! 
]?11  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die  ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

"6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

CXXXVII.     C.  M.     S.  Fearce. 

Lines  on  the  ivords  of  Ignatius  when  going  to 

Martyrdom, 

"  MEUM  DESIDERIUM  CRUCIFIXUM  EST." 
MT  LOVE  IS  CRUCIFIED. 

1  ~\]U~  ARM  was  his  heart,  his  faith  was  strong, 

*  *   Who  thus  in  rapture  cry'd, 
When  on  his  way  to  martyrdom, 
My  Love  is  crucified. 

2  Warm  also  be  my  love  for  Him, 

Who  thus  for  sinners  died; 
Long  as  I  live  be  this  my  theme, 
My  Love  is  crucified. 

3  What  Lover  ere  to  win  my  heart, 

So  much  has  done  beside : 


OF   THE    SPIRIT.  1J8 

To  him  I'll  cleave,  and  never  part: 

Jfy  Love  is  crucified. 

4  O  that  in  Jesus'  wounds,  my  soul 

!  wv  hide, 
And  sing  as  changing  seasons  roll, 
.!///  Love  is  crucified. 

5  To  what  a  test  liis  love  was  put, 

When  by  his  sufferings  tried, 
Cut  faithful  to  the  end  endur'd  : 
My  Love  is  crucified. 

6  Let  not  my  dear  despised  Lord, 

Be  e'er  by  me  deny'd  ; 
My  joy,  my  crown,  my  boast  be  this. 
My  Love  is  crucified. 

7  Dead  be  my  heart  to  all  below, 

In  Christ  may  I  abide; 

Why  should  I  love  the  creature  so  ? 
Jfy  Love  is  crucified. 

8  Still  while  upon  this  earth  I  stay, 

Whate'er  shall  me  betide, 
To  all  around  I'll  meekly  say, 
My  Love  is  crucified. 

9  And  when  death's  gloomy  vale  I  walk, 

My  Lord  shall  be  mv  guide; 
To  him  I'll  sing,  of  him  I'll  talk, 
My  Love  is  crucified. 

CXXXVIII.    L.  M.     JFAtts's  Semmons. 

Gravity  and  Decency* 
I  TJEHOLD  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God, 
J-^So  dearly  bought  with  Jesus'  blood  ! 
Arc  they  not  born  to  heavenly  joys, 
\  nd  shall  they  stoop  to  earthly  toys  ? 


139  THE  FRUITS 

2  Can  laughter  feed  th'  immortal  mind  ? 
Were  spirits  of  celestial  kind 

Made  for  a  jest,  for  sport  and  play. 
To  wear  out  time,  and  waste  the  day  ? 

3  Doth  vain  discourse,  or  empty  mirth, 
Well  suit  the  honours  of  their  birth  ? 
Shall  they  be  fond  of  gay  attire, 
Which  children  love  and  fools  admire  ? 

4  What  if  we  wear  the  richest  vest, 
Peacocks  and  flies  are  better  drcst ; 
This  flesh  with  all  its  gaudy  forms, 
Must  drop  to  dust,  and  feed  the  worms. 

5  Lord,  raise  our  hearts  and  passions  higher  j 
Touch  our  vain  souls  with  sacred  fire  5 
Then,  with  a  heaven  directed  eye; 

We'll  pass  these  glittering  trifles  by. 

6  We'll  look  011  all  the  toys  below 
With  such  disdain  as  angels  do; 
And  wait  the  call  that  bids  us  rise 
To  mansions  promis'd  in  the  skies. 

HOPE  IN  DARKNESS  AND  TRIALS. 

CXXXIX.     L.M.     Chard  tune.     Riffor's 

Selec. 

Hope  in  darkness. 

1  *~\  GOD,  my  Sun,  thy  blissful  rays 
VJ^Qato  warm,  rejoice,  and  guide  my  heart  I 
How  dark,  how  mournful  are  niy  days, 

If  thy  enlivening  beams  depart ! 

2  Scarce  through  the  shades,  a  glimpse  of  day 

Appears  to  these  desiring  eyes  ! 
But  shall  my  drooping  spirit  say 
The  cheerful  morn  will  never  rise  ? 


or  THE  SPIRIT.  1  iO 

ft  0  let  tne  not  ilrN|t.tiii'!L,r  mourn, 

Though  giooim  darkness  spreads  the  sky: 
My  glorious  Sim  will  yet  return 
\iid  night  with  all  Us  horrors  fly. 

4  O  for  the  bright,  the  joyful  day, 
W  hen  :         shall  in  fruition  die  ! 
So  tapers  \i*r  their  feeble  ray, 
Beneath  the  sun's  refulgent  eye. 

CXL.     L.  M.    Steele. 
Hope  encouraged  by  a  view  of  the  divine  per- 
fections.     1  Sam.  x\x.  6. 

1  "lyilY  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  ? 

*  *   Why  heaved  my  heart  the  anxious  sigh  ? 
Can  sovereign  goodness  be  unkind! 
Am  I  not  safe  if  God  is  nigh  ? 

2  He  holds  all  nature  in  his  hand: 

That  gracious  hand  on  which  we  live, 
Does  life,  and  time,  and  death  command, 
And  has  immortal  joys  to  give. 

3  Tis  he  supports  this  dying  frame, 

On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline  ; 
The  wond'rous  glories  of  his  name,     [shine  ! 
How  wide   they   spread !  how  bright  they 

4  Infinite  wisdom  !   boundless  power 

I  nchangiag  faithfulness  and  love  ! 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore, 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 

3   My  God,  if  thou  art  mine  indeed, 

Then  I  have  all  my  heart  can  crave; 
A  present  help  in  time  of  need, 

Mill  kind  to  hear  and  strong  to  save. 

Forgive  my  doubts,  0  gracious  Lord, 
Vnd  i   sorrow  s  of  my  breast,; 


lit  THE  JFKL1TS 

Speak  to  my  heart  the  healing  word, 
That  thou  art  mine — and  I  am  blesfc 

CXLI.     C.  M.     JVWro*. 

0  that  I  were  as  in  months  past !  Job.  xxix.  i 

1  ^VEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
^ The  Saviours  pard'ning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt; 

And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue  : 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevail'd: 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3.  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 
The  world  no  more  could  charm ; 
I  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  leand  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord,. 

And  saw  his  glory  shine, 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  cali'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke, 

Of  what  his  love  had  done ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when,  the  evening  shade  prevails,- 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  prayers  are  now  a  chattering  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  ihee: 
J  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
13i.it  vill  not  reach  my  case. 


of  i'iia  spirit. 

i   Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 
And  make  ray  soul  his  prey, 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail. 
out  delay. 

OXI.IL     L.  M.     P — -. 
Hb}?«  ia  Dcn-kness. 
■    j*N  darkest  hours  and  greatest  griefj 
-"-A  \  ;>  -■  of  Christ  gives  joy  and  iightj 
Among  tea  thousand  .he's  the  chief, 
lie  turns  to  day  my  blackest  night. 

2  When  sins  like  mighty  mountains  ri.se. 
And  fears  like  raging  billows  swell. 
Then  Christ  appears  my  sacrifice, 
And  sweetly  whispers  Jill  is  ivelL 

S  When  past  offences  me  assail, 

And  Sinai's  thunders  loudly  roar, 
Then  Jesus  shows  himself  my  bail, 
And  j  ustice  cries  I  ask  nd  more. 

4  If  Satan  strive  to  cast  me  down, 

Then  speaks  the  Father,  whose  I  am.. 
And  says  Fib  chosen  in  the  Son, 
Before  the  world  or  time  began. 

9  Thus  lord  and  chosen  in  the  Son, 

Redeem'd  and  cleansed  by  his  blood. 
Not  all  the  rage  of  hell  or  men 
Can  separate  me  from  my  God. 

CXLIII.     L.  M.    P i 

The  some. 

I   "O  EXEATH  thy  frowns  O  Lord  I  tie, 
•-*-*  Conceal M  thy  f:icc7--niy  comforts  da 
[  see  my  sins,  I  see  my  trust. 
And  own  in  all  that  thou  art  ju;t. 
K 


1M  THE    FRUITS 

3  For  though  in  darkness  long  I  sigh, 
I  need  not  ask  the  reason  why  5 
It  is  my  vile  ingratitude. 
That  separates  me  from  my  God. 

3  To  none  but  thee  will  I  complain, 
All  other  comforters  are  vain  5 
Thou  hast  eternal  life  to  give, 
And  wilt  my  soul  again  revive. 

4  [What  though  communion  with  my  Lord,, 
Thy  spirit  now  doth  not  afford ; 

Thy  gracious  promises  I  view, 
And  hope  because  thy  word  is  true. 

$  By  trials  thou  dost  seek  my  good 
And  turn  me  David-like  to  God  ; — 
Show  me  how  vile  and  frail  I  be, 
And  make  me  trust  the  more  in  thee.j 

6  For  such  a  season  now  I  come, 
Relying  on  thy  grace  alone  ; 
Dear  Jesus,  show  that  thou  art  mine 
I  ask  no  more — that7s  joy  divine. 

CXLIV.     C.  M.     Watts. 

The  hopes  of  heaven  our  support  under  trials  on 

earth. 

1  Xl^HEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

*  *   To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

Ami  hellish  darts  be  hurFd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan*s  rage, 
And  lace  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come- 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall : 


OF    THE    SPIRIT.  iW 

Way  Unit  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  Godj  my  hca\  "n,  my  all. 

<?  There  shall  I  bailie  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  km. 
Ami  nut  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast, 

CXLV<     (  .  M.     Octr per. 

Jehovah- Jirah. — The  Lord  will  provide. 

Gen.  xxii.  14. 

1  nPHE  saints  should  never  he  dismayed, 
-*-  Nor  sink  in  hopeless  fear; 

For  when  they  least  expect  his  aiil. 
The  Saviour  will  appear. 

2  This  Abra'm  found— he  rais'd  the  knife— 

God  saw,  and  said,  '  Forbear:'' 
Yon  ram  shall  yield  his  meaner  life; 
Behold  the  victim  there. 

3  Once  David  seenrd  Saul's  certain  prey  ; 

But  hark  I  the  foes'  at  hand;* 
Saul  turns  his  arms  another  way, 
To  save  th'  invaded  land. 

4  When  Jonah  sunk  beneath  the  wave, 

He  thought  to  rise  no  more  ;t 
Cut  God  preparM  a  fish  to  save, 
And  bear  him  to  the  shore. 

5  Blest  proofs  of  pow'r  and  pace  divine, 

That  meet  us  in  his  Word  ! 
May  c\"ry  deep-felt  care  of  mine 
Be  trusted  with  the  Lord. 

6  Wait  for  his  seasonable  aid, 

And  though  it  tarry,  wait : 

•  Sam.  xxiii.  7.    f  Jonah  i  7. 


IlO    147  THE   FEIiiT^ 

Salvation  mny  be  long  delay \ly 
But  cannot  come  too  late. 

CXLVI.     L.  M,     DoDuiiiDCL.. 
llejoicing  in  God.     Jvr.  ix.  23,  2  i 
I  HPI-IK  righteous  Lord,  supremely  gree 
-*7  Maintains  his  universal  state  j 
O'er  all  the  earth,  his  powY  extends? 
All  heav'n  before  liis  foot-stool  bends. 

%  Yet  justice  still  witii  povrr  presides^ 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides ; 
Mercy  and  truth  arc  his  delight, 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

5  No  more,  ye  wise.,  your  wisdom  boast, 
No  more,  ye  strong,  your  valour  truster 
No  more,  ye  rich,  survey  your  store., 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Glory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone,. 

That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known  ; 
That  you  have  owird  his  sov'reign  sway; 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

.5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  pow'r  we  find*. 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combhAi  £ 
On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes, 
And  all  our  s:>uls  in  raptures  rise, 

6  All  else,  which  Ave  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fail ; 

But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God  the  blessed  deigns  to  love  ? 

CXLVII.     S  M.     Salem  new  tune. 
Doddridge. 
Mejoicing'  i?i  the  ways  of  God.  I'salm  exxxviu.  ; 
1   "T^TOW  let  our  voices  join 
-^  To  form  a  sacred  song  ; 


iHE    SPIRIT. 

N  e  pilgrims,  in  Jfehovah's  wa 
With  music  pass  along. 

How  straight  the  path  appears, 

I  low  open  and  how  fair ! 
No  lurking  gins  t"  entrap  tiie  feci: 
fierce  destroyer  there. 

But  flowers  of  paradise 

In  rich  profusion  spring; 
The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 

And  dear  companions 

See  Salenvs  golden  spires 

I;'  beauteous  prospect  rise; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear', 

Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

All  honor  to  his  narao, 

Who  marks  the  shining  way-; 
To  him  who  leads  (.he  wanderers  on 

To  realms  of  endless  day. 

CXLYIII.     L.  M.     Coivver. 
Return  of  Joy. 
\\T HEN  darkness  loir.:  lias  veil'd  my  mhri. 
"  And  smiling  day  unco  more  appears; 
Then,  my  Redeemer,  then  1  (bid 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears* 

I  chide  my  unbelieving  heart. 

And  blush  thai  1  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  pari, 
Or  harbor  one  hard  thought  of  thee  ' 

0  !  let  ine  then  at  length  he  taught 
( WhrK  i  am  still  so  slow  to  learn  :) 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  n 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 
K  2 


iiO  THE  FRUITS 

A  Sweet  truth;  and  easy  to  repeat ! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 
Unskilful,  weak  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  O  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will ; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine  ; 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive 
13e  shame,  and  self-abhorrence,  mine. 

CXUX.     CM.     NeivSf.lec. 
The  wisdom  and  goodness  of  God. 
I   fi^D  shall  alone  the  refuge  be 
^*  And  comfort  of  my  mind ; 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken's  he, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

3  In  all  his  holy  sovereign  will 
lie  is,  I  daily  iind, 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken, — still, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

3  When  sore  afflictions  on  me  lay, 

He  is,  though  I  am  blind, 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken, — yea, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

4  When  I  the  tempter's  rage  endure, 

7Tis  God  supports  my  mind, — 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken, — sure, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

6  What  though  I  can't  his  goings  see, 
Nor  all  his  footsteps  find ; 


Of  THE   SPIKIT.  ioif 

Too  wise  to  lie  mistaken's  he. 

Too  good  to  be  unkind. 
Hereafter  he  will  make  me  know, 

And  1  shall  surely  find 
He  was  too  wise  to  err — and  O, 

Too  good  to  be  unkind. 
Thou  ait,  and  be  thy  name  adord, 

And  be  my  .soul  resign'd, 
Too  wist;  to  be  mistaken,  Lord, 

Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

LOVE  TO  GOD. 
CL.     L.  M.     Lebanon  tune.     I).  Turner, 
Thou  skalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  Sfe, 
Deut.  vj.  5. 
"\7~ES,  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  God ! 
-*-  Paternal  goodness  marks  thy  name ; 
Thy  praises  through  thy  high  abode, 
The  heavenly  hosts  with  joy  proclaim. 

Freely  thou  gav'st  thy  dearest  Son, 
For  man  to  suffer,  bleed,  and  die ; 

And  bidsl  me,  as  a  wretch  undone, 
For  all  I  want  on  him  rely. 

In  him  thy  soul-refreshing  face, 

With  joy  unspeakable  I  see ; 
And  feel  thy  powYful  wond'rous  grace 

Draw  and  unite  my  soul  to  thee. 
When-er  my  foolish  wand'ring  heart, 

Attracted  by  a  creature's  po\v?i\ 
Would  from  this  blissful  centre  start, 

Lord,  fix  it  there  to  stray  no  more  t 


iBi  15.2,  THE    MlUiTi/ 

LOVE  TO  CHRIST. 

CLI     L.  M.     JFjrrs's  Lrmc  Foi,^. 
Love  to  Christy  present  or  absent, 
I  *T^F  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
Vr  Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest ; 
Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below, 
The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 

'2  While  we  are  held  in  thy  embrace?. 

There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove  $ 
Each  smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love* 

o  White  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 
And  long,  or  weep  in  all  we  do, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain, 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove  ; 

Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  ni 
For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  love, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come  ; 

Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face  » 
?Tis  best  to  sec  <juv  Lord  at  heme. 

And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 
CLIL     L.  M.     }fA<r<T's's  I.tkic  Vqems* 
B&drirtg  io  love  Christ. 


'a 


\  I^OME,  let  me  love  i  or  is  my  mind 
^  Hardened  to  stone,  or  froze  to  ice? 
I  see  the  blessed  fair  one  bend 

And  stoop  t'  embrace  me  from  the  skies  : 

%  O  !  'tis  a  though;  would  melt  a  rock, 
Ami  make  a  heart  of  iron  move, 
Thr.i  th  )se  sweet  lips,  that  heavenly  look 
Should  seek  and  wish  a  mortal  love  ' 


OJ    'in.,   SPIRIT,  153 

o  1  was  .i  traitor  dooWd  to  6re, 
Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains; 
lie  flew  oh  wings  of  strong  desire, 

'  '  i;.\  guilt  aiul  took  my  chai 

:   Infinite  grace !    Vlmigiiiy  charms ! 
i  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies  ! 
jus  ill--  God,  extends  his  arms, 
Hangs  '.>n  a  cross  of  love  and  dies. 
j  Did  pity  ever  stoop  so  low, 

Dress'd  in  divinity  and  blood  ? 
Was  ever  rebel  courted  so 

In  groans  of  an  expiring  Cod  ? 

6  Again  he  lives  and  spreads  his  hands, 

Hands  that  were  naiPd  to  torturing  smarts 
"By  these  dear  .wounds,   says  he ;  and  stand.-. 
And  prays  to  clasp  me  to  his  heart. 

7  Sure  I  must  love:  or  are  my  ears 

Still  deaf,  nor  will  my  passions  move? 
Lord  .'  melt  this  flinty  heart  to  tears  ; 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  love, 

CLTTI.     C.  M,     S.  Sr-ENNETr. 
Professions  of  love  to  Christ. 

1  \  ND  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  to  theeA 
-^"Ko  passion  for  thy  charms? 

No  wish  my  Saviour's  fare  to  see, 
And  dwell  within  his  arras? 

2  I.s  their  no  spark  of  gratitude 

In  this  cold  Ik  art  of  mine, 
i  him  whose  gen'rous  \>> 
With  friendship  all  divine? 

hi  I  pronounce  his  charming  najnc, 
Jiis  acis  of  kindness  tell ; 


154    155  THE    FRUITS 

And  while  I  dwell  upon  the  theme, 
No  sweet  emotion  feel  ? 

4  Such  base  ingratitude  as  this 

What  heart  but  must  detest! 
Sure  Christ  deserves  the  noblest  place 
In  every  human  breast. 

5  A  very  wretch,  Lord,  I  should  prove, 

^  Had  I  no  love  to  thee  ; 
Rather  than  not  my  Saviour  love, 
O  may  I  cease  to  be  ? 

CLIV.     L.  M.     MS. 
Love  to  Christ. 
Y  God,  my  Saviour,  thee  I  love, 
Not  for  the  hope  of  joys  above, 
Not  from  the  fear  of  pain  below ; 
What  love  from  hope  or  fear  can  flow  ? 

Thou  on  the  cross  didst  me  embrace, 
While  bloody  sweats  hedewVi  thy  face  ; 
For  me,  dear  Lord,  thou  deign'dst  to  bear, 
The  shameful  cross,  the  nails,  the  spear. 
For  me  thou  drank'st  the  cup  of  woe, 
For  me  thy  precious  blood  did  flow, 
Died'st  on  the  ignominious  tree, 
For  me,  poor  sinner,  all  for  me. 
And  could  I  then  ungrateful  prove, 
And  not  return  thee  love  for  love ; 
Let  heav'n  or  hell  my  portion  be 
Still  Jesus,  still  I  must  love  thee. 

LOVE  TO  THE  BRETHREN. 

CLV.     S.  M.     Vermont  tune.     FAivcr.rr. 

Love  to  the  Brethren, 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  christian  love ; 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  156 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  01     aims  are  cne? 

Our  comforts  and  our  *.ures. 

We  share  our  mutual  woes; 

Our  mutual  burthens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain, 
But  we  shall  still  be  joiird  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our, courage  by  the  way  : 
While  each  in  expectation  lives. 

And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 

Through  all  eternity. 

CLVI.     S.  M.     Beddohze. 
Christian  love.     Gal.  iii.  28. 

1  X    ET  party  names  no  more 
-"The  christian  world  overspread  ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  i'ree-, 

Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth, 
Let  mutual  love  be  found  ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowircL 


157  158  the  pparr' 

3  Lot  envy,  child  of  hell ! 

Be  banish  "d  far  ;nvay; 
They  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell,, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above, 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow. 
And  ev'ry  heart  is  love. 

CLV1L     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  heart  purified  to  unfeigned  love  of  the 

Brethren  by  the  Spirit.     1  Pet.  i.  22. 

1  r^_ MEAT  Spirit  of  immortal  love, 

^*  Vouchsafe  our  frozen  hearts  to  tnove  ■ 
With  ardour  strong  these  breasts  inflame 
To  all  that  own  the  Saviours  na 

2  Still  \et  the  heav'nly  lire  endure 
Fervent  and  vigorous,  true  and  pure  ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  hand 

Join  in  the  dear  fraternal  band. 

3  Celestial  Dove,  descend,,  and  bring 
The  smiling  blessings  on  thy  v.!' 
And  make  us  taste  those  sweets  bel'.w 
Which  in  the  blissful  mansions  grow. 

CLV1IL     S.  M.     Baltimore  Co.'  i 

Love  to  the  Saint?, 

\  T  LOVE  the  sons  of  grace, 
-*-  rl  ne  heirs  of  bliss  divine, 
Who  walk  in  paths  of  rigktcuusti 

And  fly  from  e\  "ry  sin. 

•;  They  will  mv  faults  reprove^ 
When  heedlessly  Terr: 


OF   THE    SPIRIT.  139 

How  do  T  prize  their  faithful  love! 
Their  kind  and  tender  care. 

0  They  JesuV  image  bear: 

How  lovely  is  the  sight: 
They  shall  at  length  with  him  appear 
In  everlasting  light-. 

4  They  love  the  Father's  name, 

And  gladly  do  his  will ; 
They  humbly  follow  Christ  the  Iamb. 
In  purity  and  zeal. 

5  Their  footsteps  I'll  pursue, 

With  vigour  till  I  die; 
Rejoicing  in  the  pleasing  view 
Of  meeting  them  on  high. 

6  It  is  a  sweet  employ 

To  join  in  worship  here  ; 

J>ut  how  divine  will  be  the  jov, 

To  see  each  other  there  ! 

CLIX.     L.  M.     P . 

Little  Flock. 

1  ]VrO  mortal  ties  can  be  compared 

-^  With  those  that  join  the  Saviour's  fold: 
Those  bands  of  love  by  heav  n  bestow VI, 
Not  earn'd  by  works,  nor  bought  with  gold 

2  By  these,  th'  followers  of  the  lamb, 

■•  Know  they  have  pass  ?d  from  death  to  life;*' 
These  bands  still  sweeten  ev'ry  song, 
And  help  to  banish  sinful  strife. 

3  Though  all  the  world  cembhrd  disdain, 

The  "  little  flock"  renew 'd  by  grace; 
This  flock  may  glory  in  their  gain, 
fesus'  heart  they  have  a  nia 
L 


160  THE    FKUXTS 

4  This  "  little  flock/'  and  only  they. 

Enjoy  the  Saviour's  smiles  in  time  5 
And  they,  at  last,  in  endless  day, 

Shall  bright  with  God  and  Angels  shine, 

5  In  heav'n,  remote  from  sin  and  care, 

An  endless  rest  shall  they  enjoy  ; 
Their  Saviours  image  they  shall  wear, 
His  praise  shall  all  their  powers  employ. 

6  But  O  !  the  doleful,  dreadful  end, 

Of  all  their  and  their  Saviour's  foes  ; 
See  !  o'er  them  vengeful  clouds  impend, 
Which  soon  will  burst  in  endless  woes. 

7  Then  the  opposers  of  the  cross, 

Must  cease  to  sport,  and  sink  to  dwell 
Among  th'  infernal,  howling  ghosts, 
In  blackest  shades  of  death  aijci  hell. 

LOVE  TO  ENEMIES, 

CLX.     C.  M.     Eippon's  Selec. 

Love  to  our  Enemies  from  the  example  of  Christ. 

Luke  xxiii,  34,  Mat.  v,  4  4, 

1  A  LOUD  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace, 
-^-  Christ 'to  his  murd'rers  bare; 
Which  made  the  torturing  cross  its  throne, 

A 1  id  hung  its  trophies  there. 

2  '''Father,  forgive,"  his  mercy  cried, 

With  his  expiring  breath, 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

3  Jesus,  this  wondrous  love  we  sing, 

And  whilst  we  sing  admire; 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there, 
The  same  celestial  fire. 


OF   THE    SPIRIT.  161    162 

A  Sway'd  by  thy  dear  examjrte,  wo 
For  enemies  will  pray; 
With  love,  thoir  hatred,  all d  their  curse 
\\  ith  blessings  will  repay* 

PATIENCE. 

» 
CLXL     E.  M.     Beddome. 

Patience. 

1  T\EAR  Lord,  though  bitter  is  the  cup 
*-*  Thy  gracious  hand  deals  out  to  me, 
I  cheerfully  will  drink  it  up, 

That  cannot  hurt  which  comes  from  thee. 

2  :Tis  fall  of  thine  unchanging  love, 

Nor  can  a  drop  of  wrath  he  there  $ 
The  saints  for  ever  bless'd  above. 
Were  often  most  afflicted  here- 
IS  From  Jesus  thy  incarnate  Son, 
I'll  Learn  obedience  to  thy  will; 
And  humbly  kiss  the  cimsfning  rod. 
When  its  severest  strokes  I  feci. 

CLXII.       C.  M.       S.    SfE3> NETS'. 

Pleading  with  God  under affliction.  Lam.  iii.  39 

1  XVTHY  should  a  living  man  complain 

'"  Of  deep  distress  within, 
Since  every  sigh  and  every  pain 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sin? 

2  N<»,  Lord,  1*11  patiently  Submit, 

Nor  ever  dare  rebel ; 
Yet  sure  I  may  here  at  thy  feet, 
My  painful  feelings  tell. 

3  Thou  seest  what  floods  of  sorrow  rise* 

And  beat  upon  my  soul ; 


163  THE    FRUITS 

One  trouble  to  another  cries, 
Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  and  hope  to  fear, 

My  shipwrecked  soul  is  tost  5 
'Till  1  am  tempted  in  despair 
To  give  up  ail  for  lost. 

5  Yet  through  the  stormy  clouds  I'll  look 

Once  more  to  thee,  my  God: 
O  fix  my  feet  upon  a  rock, 
Beyond  the  gaping  flood. 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face, 

Will  set  my  heart  at  ease : 
One  all-commanding  word  of  Grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

RESIGNATION. 
CLXIII.     C.  M.     Abridge  tune.     Beddome, 

Resignation ;  or,  God  our  Portion. 
\   "rV/|  Y  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
iy.L  Qreat  G0[i7  arc  in  thy  hand; 

My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word. 

Though  the  whole  world  were  gone. 
But  .seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

4  What  is  the  world  with  all  its  store? 

?Tis  but  a  bitter-sweet ; 
When  I  attempt  to  pluck  the  rose, 
A  piercing  thorn  i  meet. 


ith    THE    SPIRIT.  16 1 

5  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  Ijc  found, 
The  honey's  mix'd  with  gall ; 
"Midst  ch&nging  scenes  and  dying  friends, 
J>e  thou  my  all  in  all. 

CLXIV.     C.  M.     Cowprr. 
Submission. 

1  r\  LORD,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
^-^  And  help  me  to  resign 

Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears? 

3  No,  let  mc  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee; 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour  all  my  journey  through, 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant ; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way, 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth  ! 

But  ah  f  my  inward  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway ; 
Else  the  next  ploud  that  veils  my  skies, 

Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

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165   166  THE    FRUITS 

CLXV.     C.  M.     STEELE. 
Filial  Submission.     Heb.  xii.  7. 

1  \  ND  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 
-^To  say,  «  My  Father,  Gorf.'" 
iorrf,  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 

And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will. 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise  ; 
Let  every  anxious  thought  be  still. 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darksome  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene ; 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

1  "  My  Father" — O  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

CLXVI.     C.  M.     Grove  House  tune. 

T.   GREENE. 

It  is  the  Lord — let  him  do  what  seemeth  him 
good.     1  Sam,  iii.  18. 
L  XT  is  the  Lord — enthrond  in  light, 
-*-  Whose  claims  are  all  divine  $ 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  .and  mine* 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will? 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  stili. 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all 

My  wealthj  my  friends,  my  ease;. 


OK    TTIT5    SPIRIT.  K'^ 

tnd  of  his  bounties  may  recall, 

Whatever  part  he  please. 
It  is  the  Lord — who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviesl  load, 
from  whom  assistance  I  obtain 

1  o  tread  the  thorny  road. 
It  is  the  Lord — whose  matchless  skill 

i  Ian  from  affliction  raise 
Matter,  eternity  to  till 

With  ever-growing  praise. 
It  is  the  Lord — my  cov'nantGod, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name! 
Whose  gracious  promise  seai'd  with  blood. 

Must  ever  be  the  same. 

His  covenant  will  my  soul  defend, 

Should  nature's  self  expire  J 
And  the  great  Judge  of  all  descend 

In  awful  flames  of  lire. 

Ami  can  my  soul  with  hopes  like  these 

tic  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God,  take  what  thou  please. 

To  ihee  1  all  resign. 

CLXVII.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

The  Request. 

RATHER,  whatever  of  earthly  bliss 
■■-   Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  ; 

u  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  hear!, 

*•  From  every  murmur  free: 
"Tin-  ii<  ssings  of  thy  grace  impart, 

•*'  /Ynd  make  me  live  to  thee. 


168  THE  FRUITS 

3  "Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 
"  My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
"  Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
"  And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

CLXVIII.     L.  M.      FAurcEft. 

Remembering  all  the  Way  the  Lord  has  led  him. 
Bent.  viii.  2. 

1  nPHUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 

-*-  And  made  his  truth  and  mercy  known; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home ; 
Lord,  let  thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dangerous  way. 

3  Temptations  every  where  annoy, 
And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy  5 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul,  with  various  tempests  toss'd, 
Her  hopes  o'erturn'd,  her  projects  cross'd, 
Sees  every  day  new  straits  attend, 

And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

$  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road, 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God  ? 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know, 
While  in  the  wilderness  below  ? 

6  'Tis  even  so,  thy  faithful  love 

Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove : 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 
That  Jesus  may  be  all  in  all. 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  109    170 

CLXIX.     S.  M.     Beddqme. 
Submission  tinder  Affliction. 
\  T^OST  thou  my  profit  seek, 
-■-'And  chasten  as  a  friend? 
O  God.  Til  kiss  the  smarting  rod, 
There's  honey  at  the  end. 
3  Dost  thou  through  death's  dark  vaie 
Conduct  to  heaven  at  last  ? 
The  future  good  will  make  amends. 
For  all  the  evil  past. 
3  Lord,  I  would  not  repine 
At  strokes  in  mercy  sent ; 
If  the  chastisement  comes  in  love, 
My  soul  shall  be  content. 

CLXX.     C.  M.     JtojrSsLEc. 
The  christian's  purification. 
1   T^ITII  joy  let  each  aulieied  saint 
"™   This  cheering  truth  behold, 
That  when  he's  tried  he  shall  not  faint, 
But  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 
£  This  privilege,  dear  Lord,  I  plead 
Nor  am  1  here  too  bold, 
That  from  the  fire  as  thou  hast  said, 
I  may  come  forth  as  gold. 

3  What  though  the  furnace  burns  on  high. 

Still  to  this  truth  I'll  hold, 
"Tis  but  design'd  my  soul  to  try — 
I  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 

4  Herein  his  wisdom  and  his  love 

Will  God  to  me  unfold. 
And  from  the  furnace  I  shall  prove. 

He'll  bring  me  forth  as  gold. 
He'll  kindly  thus  consume  my  dross, 

So  in  his  word  I'm  told, 


171    ±7%  THE    FRUITS 

Nor  can  I  suffer  real  loss, 

But  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 
6  Thus  he'll  conform  me  to  his  word. 

And  cast  me  in  that  mould  ; 
And>  through  the  goodness  of  my  Lord. 

I  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 
f  Thus  will  I  sing  his  praises  here, 

Whose  mercies  are  of  old; 
And  when  in  glory  I  appear, 

I  shall  appear  as  gold. 

SELF-DENIAL. 

CLXXI.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

Self-denial.     Mark  viii.  34.     Luke  be.  2r. 

1  \  ND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
^*-  My  dearest  Lord)  for  thee  ? 

It  is  but  right  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go — one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends, 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain"       • 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

4  Saviour  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'd  glory  in  my  gain. 

CLXXII.     L.  M.     Rip.  Selec. 
One  Thing  I  know.  John  ix.  25.  Isaiah  lit. 
1  "TfcEAR.  Saviour,  make  me  wise  to  see 
JL^My  sin,  and  guilt,  and  remedy  : 


OF    THE    SPIRIT.  173 

Ti>  said,  of  all  thv  blood  has  bought, 
«  They  shall  of  Israel's  God  be  taught." 

2  Their  plague  oflieart  thy  people  know  : 
They  know  thy  name  and  trust  thee  too. 
They  know  the  gospel's  blissful  sound, 
The*  paths  where  endless  joys  abound. 

3  They  know  the  Father  and  the  son, 
Theirs  is  eternal  life  begun  : 
Unto  salvation  they  are  wise, 
Their  grace  shall  into  glory  rise. 

4  But — ignorance  itself  am  I, 

Born  blind — estrang'd  from  thee  I  lie 

0  Lord,  to  thee  I  humbly  own 

1  nothing  know  as  should  be  known. 

5  I  scarce  know  God,  or  Christ,  or  sin, 
My  foes  without,  or  plague  within  ; 
Know  not  my  interest.  Lord,  in  thee, 
In  pardon,  peace  or  liberty. 

6  But  help  me  to  declare  to-day, 
If  many  things  I  cannot  say, 

"  One  thing  I  know/'  all  praise  to  thee, 
Ci  Though  blind  I  was — yet  now  I  see." 

CLXXIII.     L.  M.     WejvSelec. 
Self-examination . 

1  \y  HAT  strange  perplexities  arise  ? 

"What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies! 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear? 
How  few,  alas  approved  and  clear  ! 

2  And  what  am  I  ? — My  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take; 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear r 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear? 


177  THE  FRUITS 

Thy  face  no  frowning  aspect  wears, 
Thy  hand  no  vengeful  thunder  bears! 

2  Th'  incircling  rainbow,  peaceful  sign ! 
Doth  witli  refulgent  brightness  shine; 
And  while  my  faith  beholds  it  near, 

I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 

3  Let  me  my  grateful  homage  pay;  • 
With  courage  sing,  with  fervour  pray; 
And  though  myself  a  wretch  undone, 
Hope  for  acceptance  through  thy  son— 

4  Thy  Son,  who  on  the  fatal  tree, 
Expir'd  to  set  the  vilest  free ; 
On  this  I  build  my  only  claim, 
And  all  I  ask  is  in  his  name. 

CLXXVII.     L.  M.     Sifaik. 
Admiration  and  confidence. 

1  \  ND  may  I  hope,  that  when  no  more 
-^-Tbese  pulses  beat  with  life  below, 

I  shall  the  God  of  life  adore, 
And  all  the  bliss  of  being  know? 

2  I,  who  deserve  no  place  but  hell, 

No  portion,  but  devouring  tire ; 
Shall  I  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell, 
Possest  of  all  I  now  desire? 

3  V/ill  God,  who  never  could  endure 

On  sin  to  look  without  a  frown, 
With  a  kind  smile  pronounce  me  pure, 
And  grant  me  an  immortal  crown  ? 

4  Will  Jesus  own  a  wretch  like  me, 

And  tell  to  saints  and  angels  round, 
That,  when  he  suflferM  on  the  tree, 
My  sins  augmented  ev'ry  wound? 


OE   THE    SPIRIT.  17 S 

a  Will  he  from  life's  eternal  book, 

To  earth  and  heav  n  proclaim  my  name; 
On  me,  as  on  his  children  look, 

And  make  my  lot  with  theirs  the  same  ? 

6  Will  Jesus,  as  my  surety,  place 

Before  his  Father's  glorious  throne, 
Me,  as  an  heir  of  sovereign  grace, 

Me,  as  his  own  adopted  Son  ? 

7  He  will ! — I  read  it  in  his  word, 

And  in  my  heart  the  witness  feel : 
I  shall  be  with  and  like  my  Lord 

Though  sin  oppose,  in  league  with  hell. 

8  I  shall  be  with  him,  when  he  comes 

Triumphant  down  the  parting  skies  ; 
And,  when  his  voice  breaks  up  the  tombs, 
Among  his  children  I  shall  rise. 

9  Among  his  children  I  shall  stand, 

When  quick  and  dead  his  throne  surround, 
BlessM  with  a  place  at  his  right  hand, 

And  with  immortal  glory  crown'd. 
19  When  all  his  foes,  beneath  bis  feet, 

In  chains  of  endless  torment  lie, 
Unworthy  I  shall  fill  a  seat 

Among  the  princes  of  the  sky  ! 

CLXXVIII.     L.  M.     RrLAND  June— Altered 

from  sevens. 
Ml  my  times  are  in  thy  hand.     Psalm  xxxi.  15. 

1  T>  ESISTLESS  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 
-*-*'  Immensely  great '  immensely  wise  I 
My  times  are  all  within  thy  hand, 

And  all  events  at  thy  command. 

2  His  great  decree,  whofbrm'd  the  earth, 

Hath  fix'd  my  first  and  second  birth : 


178  THE    FRUITS 

My  parents,  native  place,  and  time, 
Were  all  assign'd  to  me  by  him. 

3  'Twas  God  that  form'd  me  by  his  pow'r, 
'Tis  he  sustains  me  ev'iy  hour: 

And  all  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  his  all-wise  decree. 

4  My  times  of  sickness  and  of  health, 
My  times  of  penury  and  wealth, 
My  times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 

My  times  of  triumph  and  relief: 

5  Yea  times  the  tempter's  pow'r  to  prove. 
And  times  to  taste  a  Saviours  love  ; 
Must  all  begin  and  last  and  end, 

As  best  shall  please  my  God  and  friend. 

6  Though  plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly. 
'Till  he  commands  I  cannot  die  : 

Tho'  men  or  devils  aim  to  kill. 
They  can't  exceed  my  Father's  will 

7  O  thou  tremendous  wise  and  just, 
In  thy  kind  hands  my  life  I  trust : 
Yea,  have  1  somewhat  dearer  stilly 
It  shall  be  thine  and  at  thy  will. 

8  May  I  at  all  times  own  thy  hand, 
And  still  to  thee  surrendered  stand ; 
Convinced  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
May  I  and  mine  be  all  thy  own. 

9  Thee,  Lord,  at  all  times  will  I  bless, 
For,  having  thee,  I  all  possess  ; 
Nor  can  I  ere  bereaved  be, 

Since  I  can  never  part  with  thee, 


Or  THE  SPIRIT.  179   ISO 

CLXXIX.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 
Zeal  for  Christ;  or,  Fete^  and  John  following 
their  Master.     John  xxi.  IS — 20. 

1  TJLEST   men,    who   stretch    their   willing 
13     hands 

Submissive  to  their  Lord's  commands. 
And  yield  their  liberty  and  breath, 
To  him  that  lov'd  their  souls  in  death  ! 

2  Lead~me  to  suffer,  and  to  die, 

If  thou,  my  gracious  Lord,  art  nigh  : 
One  smile  from  thee  my  heart  shall  fire^ 
And  teach  me  smiling  to  expire. 

3  If  nature  at  the  trial  shake, 

And  from  the  cross  or  flames  draw  back, 
Grace  can  its  feeble  courage  raise, 
And  turn  its  tremblings  into  praise. 

4  While  scarce  I  dare  with  Peter  say, 

"  I'll  boldly  tread  the  bleeding  way  :" 
Yet  in  thy  steps,  like  John,  I'd  move> 
With  humble  hope,  and  silent  love. 

CLXXX.     C.  M.     Beddome. 
Holy  Zeal  and  Diligence. 

1  "VJLTHILE  carnal  men,  with  all  their  mighty 

*  *    Earth's  vanities  pursue, 
How  slow  tli'  advances  which  I  make, 
With  heaven  itself  in  view  ! 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  holy  zeal ; 
Great  God,  my  love  inflame  ; 
Religion,  without  zeal  and  love, 

Is  but  an  empty  name. 

3  To  gain  the  top  of  Zion's  hill, 

Mav  I  with  fervour  strive; 
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1.81    182  THE  PRUITS 

And  all  these  powers  employ  for  ffyee 
Which  I  from  thee  derive  ! 

CLXXXI.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Stittnwg  the  Christian  Race.     Phil.  iii.  12,  21. 

1     A  WAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 
~^-And  press  with  vigour  on : 
A  heav'rily  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  7Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  : 
Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
'To  tlnhe  aspiring  eye. 

3  A.  cloud  of  witnesses  a  round 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
1'Torge!  the  steps  already  trodj 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  BBessM  Saviour,  introduced  by  thee,- 

Have  we  our  race  begun ; 
Arid,  cro/wn'd  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
We  lay  our  laurels  down. 

C  LXXXII.     L.  M.     Coombs's  Tune. 

S.  SfENNEfr. 

The  Christian  Warfare.     Eph.xu  13 — 17. 
I   ~\M  X  Captain  sounds  the  alarm  of  war, 
lv.i«  Awake!  the  pow'rs  of  hell  are  near! 
"  To  a. mis  I  to  arms  !**  I  hear  him  cry, 
"  'Tis  }  vurs  So  conquer  or  to  die." 

Rous'd  1  v  the  animating  sound, 
'   I  cast  my   eager  eyes  around; 
I  Make  has:  v  \o  gird  my  armour  on, 
\\nd  hide;,  C&  trembling  fear  be  gone. 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  1&3 

3  Hope  is  my  helmet,  faith  my  shield, 
Thy  word,  my  God,  the  sword  I  wield : 
With  sacred  truth  my  loins  are  girt, 
And  holy  zeal  inspires  my  heart. 

-1  Thus  arm'd,  I  venture  on  tne  tight, 
Resolv'd  to  put  my  iocs  to  flight; 
While  Jesus  kindly  deigns  to  spread 
His  conq'ring  banner  o'er  my  head. 

5  In  him  I  hope,  in  him  I  trust ; 
His  bleeding  cross  is  all  my  boast : 
Through  troops  of  toes  he'll  lead  me  ou 
To  vict'ry  and  the  victor's  crown. 

CLXXXHI.     S.  M.     Doddridgf. 

Waiting  for  the  Coming  of  his  Lord  ;  or7  the 

Active  Christian.     Luke  xii.  35 — 38. 

1  ~YTE  servants  of  the  Lord, 

-*-  Each  in  his  ofiice  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heav'nly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  fiame  : 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch,  'tis  your  Lord's  Command  • 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near : 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
Ami  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crown'd. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 

With  Lis  o'Mi  bounteous  hand, 


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And  raise  that  favourite  servant's  head 

Amidst  tlr  angelic  band. 

CLXXXIV.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  Christian  Warrior  animated  and  crown'd. 

Rev.  ii.  10. 

1  XT  ARK  !  'tis  our  heavenly  Leader's  voice 
jIJl  prom  ],]s  triumphant  seat; 

'Midst  all  the  war's  tumultuous  noise, 
How  powerful  and  how  sweet. 

2  "  Fight  on  my  faithful  bandy  he  cries., 

"  Nor  fear  the  mortal  blow  : 
"  Who  first  in  such  a  warfare  dies, 
"  Shall  speediest  victory  know. 

3  u  I  have  my  days  of  combat  known, 

"  And  in  the  dust  was  laid ; 
a  But  thence  I  mounted  to  my  throne, 
"  And  glory  crowns  my  head. 

4  "  That  throne,  that  glory  you  shall  share  J 

"  My  hands  the  crown  shall  gi^e ; 
"  And  you  the  sparkling  honours  wear, 
"  While  God  himself  shall  live." 

5  Lord,  'tis  enough;  our  souls  are  fir'd 

With  courage  and  with  love ; 
Vain  the  assaults  of  earth,  and  hell  5 
Our  hopes  are  fix'd  above. 

CLXXXV.       CM.      NEIl'SELEr. 

Zeal  for  God. 

1   TN  duties  and  in  sufferings  too 
-*■  My  Lord  !  Pd  follow  thee; 
As  thou  hast  dene,  so  would  I  ds  : 
As  thou  art,  would  I  be. 


IMPORTANCE  OF  RELIGIOX.  186 

2  With  zeal  inflam'd,  'twas  thy  delighj 

.     do  thy  father's  will; 
May  equal  zeal  my  soul  excite 
i  by  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Meekness,  humility,  and  love, 

Did  through  thy  conduct  slnne; 
Oh,  may  n*v  whole  deportment  prove 

A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine  ! 
1   Depending  on  tliy  sovereign  grace, 

I'll  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
With  willing  mind  my  footsteps  iracc^  . 

And  climb  to  thine  abode. 


IMPORTANCE  OF  RELIGION, 

CLXXXVI.     C.  M.     FAivcErr. 

Spiritual  Mindedness  ;  or,  Inward  Religion, 

James  1.  27. 
1  "O  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
-■-V  Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know  f 

3  More  needful  llm,  than  glittering  wealth, 
Or  aught  the  worid  bestows ; 
Not  reputation,  food,  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  j 
'Twill  tit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  O  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renew'd, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne: 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  suhdu'd, 
His  government  to  own  ! 


187    1S8  THE  PENITENT* 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love/ 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

6  [Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin; 

Through  my  remaining  days ; 
In  me  let  ev"ry  virtue  shine 
To  my  Redeemer's  praise. 

7  Let  lively  hope  my  soul  inspire ; 

Let  warm  affections  rise  ; 
And  may  I  wait  with  strong  desire} 
To  mount  above  the  skies  !] 


THE  PENITENT. 
CLXXXVII.  L.  M.     Brddome. 
The  humble  Publican.    Luke  :;viii.  13. 
X    ORD,  with  a  griev'd  and  aching  heart, 
-™  To  thee  I  look — to  thee  I  cry  ; 
Supply  my  wants,  and  ease  my  smart, 
O  help  me  soon,  or  else  I  die. 

Here  on  my  soul  a  burden  lies, 
No. human  power  can  it  remove; 
My  numerous  sins  like  mountains  risej 
Do  thou  reveal  thy  pardoning  love. 

Break  off  these  adamantine  chains, 
From  cruel  bondage  set  me  free; 
Rescue  from  everlasting  pains, 
And  bring  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

CLXXXVIII.     CM.     Rippos's  Selec. 

Humble  jjleading  for  Mercy. 
ORD  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
-*-^  And  knock  at  mercy's  door; 


THE  PENITENT.  1S0 

With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 

?  [On  ns,  the  vast  extent  display 
Of  thy  forgiving  love; 
Take  all  our  heinous  guilt  away, 
This  heavy  load  remove.' 

3  We  sink,  with  all  this  weight  oppress'dj 

Sink  down  to  death  and  hell; 
O,  give  our  troubled  spirits  rest, 
Our  numerous  fears  dispel.] 

4  ;Tis  mercy,  mercy  we  implore, 

O  may  thy  bowels  move ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

5  O,  for  thy  own,  for  Jesus's  sake, 

Our  many  sins  forgive  ; 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break, 
And  breaking  soon  relieve. 

6  Thus  melt  us  down,  thus  make  us  bend. 

And  thy  dominion  own; 

Nor  let  a  rival  more  pretend 

To  repossess  thy  throne. 

CLXXXIX.     C.  M.     Charmouth  tune. 
S.  St'ennet't'. 
The  Penitent. 
\  p  ROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet 
■■-    A  guilty  rebel  lies ; 
And  upwards  to  the  mercy  scat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 
2  O  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence  : 
Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm: 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm, 


190    191  THE  PENITEXT* 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe. 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
in  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, 
No  blood  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord; 

And  all  my  sins  forgive  : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word, 
That  Litis  the  sinnef  live. 

CXC.     C.  M.     BkobbME. 
.Why  weepest  thou?    Johnxx.  13; 

1  "17S7TIY,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou  f 

^  *    Tell  me  from  whence  arise 
Those  briny  tears  that  often  flow, 
Those  groans  that  pierce  the  skies  ? 

2  Is  sin  the  cause  of  thy  complaint, 

Or  the  chas 
Dost  thou  an  evil  heart  lament, 
And  mourn  an  absent  God  ? 

3  Lord,  let  me  weep  for  nought  but  sirij 

And  after  none  but  thee, 
And  then,  I  would,  O  that  I  might ! 
A  constant  weeper  be  ! 

CXCI.      CM.      Co;rpER. 

The  contrite  heart.     Isaiah  lvii.  15 

1   npiIE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 
-^-  On  contrite  hearts  bestow  ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God.  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no? 


THE  PENITENT.  192 

1  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel; 
H"  a  ught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 

To  find  I  cannot  feel. 
I  sometimes  think  myself  inch n'd 

To  love  thee,  if* I  could; 
But  often  feel  another  mind, 

Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few., 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more; 
But  when  I  cry,  «  My  strength  renew/' 

Seem  weaker  than  before. 

Thy  saints  are  comforted  I  know, 

And  love  thy  house  of  prayer  : 
I  sometimes  go  where  ethers  go, 

But  find  no  comfort  there. 

0  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache  j 
Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 

And  if  it  be  not  broken,  break, 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

CXCII.     L.M.     FAwcET-r. 

The  Sinner  awakened—  What  must  J 4>j  to  h*. 
Saved  f     Jets  ix.  6. 
\,\;TITII  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 
*  "   My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries, 
What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee., 
T7  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  mo  ? 

I  'Till  now  I  saj?  no  danger  nigh  ; 

1  livM  at  ease,  nor  fear'd  to  die; 
"Wrapt  up  in  seif-deceit  and  pride, 

<••  I  shall  have  peace  at  last/'  I  cry  \] 

But  when,'Gicat  God,  thy  light  divine 
Had  skone  on  this  dark  soul  £  f  pftirv^ 


$!5&  THE  rElVrTEIST. 

Then  I  beheld,  with  trembling  aAve; 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears, 
In  childhood,  yeuthr  and  growing  years 
Before  thy  pure,  discerning  eye. 
Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  1 ! 

5  Sliould  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  arc  my  due, 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 

9  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name  ? 
To  him  I  look  and  humbly  cry, 
u  O  save  a  wretch  condemned  to  die  f" 

CXC1II.     S.  M.     J^£\rtoN. 
Complaining — The  good  that  I  would,  I  do  rut 
Rom-,  vii.  1XJ. 
cannot  sing, 
mot  pray  ; 
For  Satan  meets  me  when  I  try, 
And  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  I  wouldybut  cau't  repent, 

Though  I endeavour  oft;. 
This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent 
Till  Jesus  make  it  soft. 

3  I  would,,  but  cannot  love. 

Though  woo'd  by  love  divine: 
No  arguments  hare  pow'r  to- move 
A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

4  I  would,  but  cannot  rest 

In  God's  most  holy  will: 
\  i.i.uv.  what  ne  appoints  is  best. 
S    ••  murmur  at  it  still. 


T  WOULD,  but  caii.tuising, 
-*- 1  would,  but  cam 


THE  PENITENT.  £9ft 

S  O  could  I  but  believe  ! 

Thou  all  would  easy  be ; 
i  would,  but  cannot— Lord  relieve  j 
My  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

-5  B of  if  indeed  I  would. 

Though  >I  Cein  nothing  do  ; 
Yet  the  desire  is  something  good5 
For  which  my  praise  is  due. 

f  By  nature  prone  to  ill,. 

'Till  thine  appointed  hour, 
I  was  as  destitute  of  will, 
As  now  I  am  of  power. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  crown  at  length, 
The  work  thou  hast  begun  ? 
And  with  a  will,  afford  me  strength, 
hi  all  thy  ways  to  run. 

CXCTV.     CM.     E.Jones*. 

The  successful  Resolve — I  will  go  iu  unto -the 

King,  ££c.     Esther  iv.  1 6. 

1  /^OME,  mourning  sinner,  in  whose  "breast 
^A  thousand thoughts  resolve, 

Come,  with  your  fear  and  guilt  opprest, 
And  make  this  last  resolve. 

2  u  V\\  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

"  Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
ii  I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
"  Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

*  And  there  my  guilt  confess, 
*  Mr.  Jones,  was  a  truly  worthy  pastor  of 'the  Baptist 
Church  at  Exou,  Devon :  he  departed  this  Hfe  on 
April  15,  1765,  aged  43.  His  successor  was  Mr. 
Thomas  Lewis,  who  died  Dec.  4,  1744,  aged  44  year*:- 
This  .pare  is  sacred  to  Ilia  memory. 


i$5-  ±9G  THE  PEXITEtfT. 

"I'll  tell  him  Em  a  wretch  mulone 
"  Without  liis  sovereign  grace. 
4  "1*11  to  the  gracious.  King  approach,, 
"  Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives. 
"  Perhaps  he  may  command  me  tou< 
46  And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 
$  *  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea^ 
u  Perhaps  v/jll  hear  my  pray'r  j 
"  But  if  I  perish  I  will-  pray, 
"  And  perish  only  there! 
%  a  I  can  but  perish  if  1  go? 
"  I  am  resolv'd  to  try  : 
u  For  if  I  stay  away*  I  know 
"  I  must  for  ever  die.*" 

CXCV.  S.  M.     IIippok, 

A  broken  heart,  and  a  bleeding  Saviour* 

i  TTNTO  thine  altar,  Lord, 
V^    A  broken  heart  I  hring ; 
And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 
Of  sueh  a  worthless  thing? 

3  To  Christ  the  bleeding  Lamb. 
My  faith  directs  its  eyes  ; 
Thou  may's*  reject  that-  worthless  things 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 

3  When  he  gave  up  the  ghost,. 
The  law  was  satisfied  ; 
And  now  to  its  most  rigorous  claim.;, 
I  answer,  "  Jesus  died.'* 

CXCVI.     CM.    HrkrrS&LMc* 
Self-Abu  orrence, 

I  Q<0  foolish,  so  ahsurd  am  I, 
^  That  nothing  can  be  moi'e  a 


THE  PEETTEtfT.  107 

Was  over  such  a  monster  seen 
Upon  the  earth  before  ? 

2  I  dare  not  look  upon  the  earth, 

The  witness  of  my  sin  ; 
My  conscience  is  a  doom's-day  book, 
I  dare  not  look  within. 

3  Upward  I  dare  not  cast  my  eyes. 

For  there  my  judge  doth  sit : 
Nor  downward  whence  the  smoke  doth  rise^ 
From  the  infernal  pit. 

4-  How  shall  I  answer  at  the  bar 
Of  him  who  is  most  pure  ? 
I  cannot  answer  for  myself. 
Myself- 1  can't  endure. 

5  My  heart  the  seat  of  folly  is, 

My  life  a  1  ife  of  sin  ; 
Surely  I  am  more  brutal  far, 
Than  ever  brute  has  been* 

6  I  am  not  worthy  of  the  earth? 

Nor  worthy  of  the  air, 
Nor  worthj?  of  the  wat'ry  drop. 
But  of  the  damncd's  fare. 

CXCVII.     S.  M.     Jfrw  Selec, 

Complaint^/  Sin, 

x  /~\  Lord,  how  vile  am  I, 
^^  Unholy  and  unclean  ! 
How  can  I  dare  to  venture  nigh 
With  such  a  load  of  sin  ? 

2  Is  this  polluted  heart 

A  dwelling  fit  for  thee  ? 
Swarming,  alas  !  in  evYy  parif 
What  evils  do  I  see  ! 
N  £ 


193  THE  PEXITEXT. 

3  If  I  attempt  to  pray, 

And  raise  my  soul  on  high; 
My  thoughts  are  hurried  last  away. 
For  sin  is  ever  nigh. 

4  If  in  thy  word  I  look, 

Such  darkness  nils  my  mind* 
I  only  read  a  sealed  book, 
And  no  relief  can  find. 

5  Thy  gospel  oft  I  hear. 

But  hear  it  still  in  vain  ; 
Without  desire,  or  love,  or  fear, 
Harden'd  1  still  remain. 

•6  And  must  I  then  indeed 
Sink  in  despair  and  die  ? 
Fain  would  1  hope  that  thou  didst  bleed 
For  such  a  wretch  as  I. 

7  That  blood  which  thou  hast  spilt. 
That  grace  which  is  thine  own  ; 
Can  cleanse  the  vilest  sinner's  guilt. 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

3  Low  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 
O  pity  and  forgive  ! 
Here  will  I  lie  and  wait  till  thou 
Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

CXCVIII.     CM.     JYeifSelec. 

Remember  me. 

1  TESUS,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend, 
"    As  such  I  look  to  thee ; 

Now  in  the  bowels  of  thy  love, 
O  Lord  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Iicmember  Calvary ; 


TTIE  PliNITEXT.  £&& 

ftefriember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

Thou  woncfrous  advocate  with  God, 

1  yield  myself  to  thee, 
While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  thrones 

Bear  Lord,  remember  me. 

I  own  Fm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free  ; 
Then  m  thy  all  abounding  grace, 

Dear  Lord,  remember  me, 

Howe'er  forsaken  or  distrest, 

llowc'er  oppreSs'd  I  be, 
Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth, 

Do  thou  remember  me. 

And  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  dentin 

And  creature-helps  all  i\ee, 
Then,  'O  my  dear  Redeemer^  God,, 

I  pray  remember  me* 

CXCIX.    L.  M.    MktoSA** 
Looking  unto  Jesus.     Ileb.  xii.  2. 

"OEHOLD  a  sinner,  gracious  Lord, 
**-*   Whose  soul  encouraged  by  thy  word-, 
At  mercy's  footstool  would  remain, 
And  there  would  look  and  look  again* 

How  oft,  deceiv'd  by  self  and  pride. 
Has  my  vile  heart  been  tnrn'd  aside; 
And  Joua^  like  lias  tied  from  thee 
Till  thou  hast  look'd  again  on  mo. 
Ah  !  bring  a  wretched  wanderer  hi 
And  to  thy  footstool  let  me  come, 
And  tell  thee  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  wait  and  look,  and  look  are;^ 


$fr(>  THE  PEtfrTEKT. 

4  Take  courage  then,  m\  trembling  soul7 

One  'oo:.  from  Christ  will  make  thee  wliole  & 
Trust  thou  in  him,  'tis  not  in  vain, 
But  wait  and  look,  and  look  again 
CC.    S.  ML    JPswroN. 
The  pool  of  Bcthesda.     John  v.  2—9. 
t  T>£SIDE  the  gospfel  pool 
■*-*   Appointed  for  the  poor; 
From  time  to  time  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure, 
2'  How  often  have  I  seen 

The  healing  waters  move  ; 
And  others  round  me,  stepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove. 

3  But  my  complaints  remain, 

I  feel  the  very  same  ; 
As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  par- 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 

4  How  often  have  I  thought, 

Why  should  I  longer  lie  ? 
Surely  the  mercy  I  have  sought 
Is  not  for  such  as  I. 

5  But  whither  esn  I  go  ? 

There  is  no  other  pool 
Where  streams  of  sovereign  virtue  ffo-tf 
To  make  a  sinner  whole. 
5  Here  thenr  from  day  to  day, 
I'll  wait,  and  iiope,  and  try  ; 
Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray^ 
Yet  suffer  him  to  die  ? 
7  No  :  he  is  fall  of  grace  ; 
He  never  will  permit 
A  kouI,  that  fain  would  ree  his  face, 
To  perish  at  his  feet 


THE  TEXITEXT.  201    202 

CCI.    C.  M.    Nsfrrox. 

The  effort 
I     \  PPROACII,  my  soul,  the  mercy-scat, 
-^*-  Where  Jesus  answers  pray'r  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 
J  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 
With  t!iis  J  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burthen'd  souls  to  thee. 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 
o  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan  sorely  prest  ; 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place  ! 

That,  shclter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "  Jesus  dy'd." 

5  Oh  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die. 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame  ; 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

6  "  Poor  tempest-tossed  soul  be  still, 

"  My  promis'd  grace  receive ;"- 
?Tis  Jesus  speaks — I  must,  I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 

CCII.     S.  M.     Songs  in  The  night. 
The  law  is  spiritual.     Rom.  vii.  14, 

1  rFMIE  law  of  God  is  just, 
-*-    A  strict  and  holy  way ; 

And  he  that  would  escape  the  curse 
Must  all  the  law  obey. 

2  Not  one  vain  thought  must  risfy 

Not  one  unclean  desire  ; 


203  THE  PENITENT. 

He  must  be  holy,  just,  and  wise. 
Who  keeps  the  law  entire. 

3  If  in  one  point  he  fail 

In  thought,  or  word,  or  deed, 
The  curses  of  the  law  prevail, 
And  rest  upon  his  head. 

4  Now  let  me  bring  my  heart, 

And  with  the  law  compare. 
And  ask. — if  I  in  ev'ry  part 
Have  paid  obedier.ee  there? 

5  I  tremble  and  retreat ; 

Behold,  O  God ! — I'm  vile : 
Guilty,  I  fall  before  thy  feet, 
And  own  my  nature's  soil. 

6  Lord!  I've  transgressed  thy  law: 

I  now  lament  my  sin: — 
Still  I  offend  in  all  l  do, 
I'm  carnal  and  unclean. 

7  And  does  the  curse  still  rest 

Upon  my  guilty  head  ? — 
No  : — Jesus, — let  his  name  be  blest ! — 
Hath  borne  it  in  my  stead. 

8  He  hath  fulfill***  the  law, 

Obtained  my  peace  with  God  ; 
Hence  doth  my  soul  her  comforts  draw, 
And  leave  her  heavy  load. 

THE  BELIEVER. 

DEVOTING  HIMSELF  TO  GOD, 

CCIII.     S.  M.     Doddridge. 

Devoting  himself  to  God.     Rom.  xii.  1. 

1     \  ND  will  the  eternal  King 

-^*-  So  mean  a  gift  regard  ? 


THE  BELIEVER.  2G4» 

Thai  ofPring,  Lord,  with  joy  we  being, 
Which  thine  own  hand  prepar'd? 

2  We  own  thy  various  claim, 

And  to  thine  altar  move  : 
The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace,. 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

3  Descend,  celestial  fire, 

The  sacrifice  inflame ; 

So  shall  a.  grateful  odour  rise 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 

WALKING  WITH  GOD. 
CCIV.     L.  M.     JVtaffo*. 

Walking  with  God.     Gen.  v.  24. 

1  T>  Y  faith  in  Christ  I  walk  with  God, 

-*-*   With  heav'n,  my  journey's  end,  in  view. 
Supported  by  his  staff  and  rod, 
My  road  is  safe  and  pleasant  too. 

2  I  travel  through  a  desert  wridc, 

Where  many  round  me  bljndly  stray ; 
But  he  vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide, 
And  keeps  me  in  the  narrow  way. 

3  Though  snares  and  dangers  throng  my  path,., 

And  earth  and  hell  my  course  withstand; 
I  trumph  over  all  by  faith, 

Guarded  by  his  Almighty  Hand. 

4  The  wilderness  affords  no  food, 

]>ut  God  for  my  support  prepares ; 
Provides  me  evVy  needful  good, 

And  frees  my  soul  from  wants  and  cares 

5  With  him  sweet  converse  I  maintain; 

Great  as  he  is.  T  dare  be  fiee  ; 


205    l206  THE  BELIE  VEH. 

I  tell.him  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  lie  reveals  his  love  to  me. 

6  Some  cordial  from  liis  word  he  bring*:, 

Whene'er  my  feeble  spirit  faints  ; 
At  once  my  soul  revives  and  sings, 

And  yields  no  more  to  sad  complaints". 

7  I  pity  all  the  worldling's  ttilk 

Of  pleasures  that  will  quickly  end; 
Be  this  my  choice,  O  Lord,  to  walk 

With  thee,  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend. 

LAMENTING  THE  ABSENCE  OF  JESUS. 
CCV.     L.  M.     P . 

Thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  Sfc.     Psalm  xxx.  7. 

1  III OW  long  and  tedious  are  the  days, 
-*--*-  In  which  my  Jesus  does  not  show 
His  smiling  face,  his  cheering  rays, 
Nor  give  my  soul  his  love  to  know. 

3  In  vain  do  all  things  here  below, 
Without  my  God  attempt  to  give 
That  happiness  I  long  to  know ; 
Without  my  God  I  cannot  live. 

2  Each  day's  a  year,  each  year's  an  age, 
When  my  Redeemer  is  withdrawn  : 
Then  darkness  and  temptations  rage, 
\nd  comfort  is  a  guest  unknown. 

4  But  while  my  soul  thus  mourning  lies, 
And  longs  to  sec  her  Saviour's  face, 
He  speaks;  and  at  his  voice  I  rise, 
And  m  his  strength  pursue  my  race. 

CCYI.     L.M.     Wa**s. 
JLiving  and  dying  with  God  present. 
I  ~jT  CANNOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord;. 
•■*-  My  lid-  expires  if  thou  dejftertf 


THE    BELIEVER.  207 

Co  thou,  my  heart,  still  near  my  God, 
And  thou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 

2  I  whs  not  born  for  earth  or  sin, 
Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile : 
Yet  I  will  stay  my  Father's  time, 

And  hope  and  wait  for  heav'n  a  while, 

S  Then  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace, 
Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath ; 
And,  with  a  smile  upon  my  face 
Pass  the  important  hour  of  death. 

HIS  WARFARE. 

CCVII.     L.  M.     CnurrENDEN. 

Sin  and  holiness.     Gal.  v.  1 7. 

1  TIf HAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within, 

'  A  man  of  grace,  a  man  of  sin  ! 
Nor  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail, 
Though  each  by  turns  my  heart  assaH. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die, 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high. 
Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 

Or  mourn  to  feel  it  live  again. 

3  One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise, 
Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies, 
While  faith  assists  my  soaring  flight 
To  realms  of  joy,  and  worlds  of  light. 

4  Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll, 
Ere  earth  reclaims  my  captive  soul ; 
I  feel  its  sympathetic  force, 

And  headlong  urge  my  downward  course., 

5  How  short  the  joys  thy  visits  give; 
How  long  thine  absence,  Lord, I  grieve.' 

O 


208  THE  BELIEVEItr 

What  clouds  obscure  my  rising  sunr 
Or  intercept  its  rays  at  noon  ! 

6  [Again  the  spirit  lifts  his  sword. 
And  power  divine  attends  the  word : 
I  feel  the  aid  its  comforts  yield, 

And  vanquish"  I  passions  quit  the  field. 

7  Great  God  assist  me  through  the  fight, 
Make  me  triumphant  in  thy  might 
Thou  the  desponding  heart  canst  raise, 
The  victory  mine,  and  thine  the  praise. 

CCVIII.     L.  M.     A^eivSelec. 

Complaining — the  good  that  I  would,  I  do  not. 

Hem.  vii.  19 

1  "^\7"HAT  strange  commotions  work  within,. 

"     The  latent  principles  of  sin  : 
My  nature,  all  deprav'd,  will  rise 
And  often  takes  me  by  surprise. 

2  Like  lurking  poison  in  my  heart, 
Or  an  envenom'd  deadly  dart, 

And  like  a  strong  man  arm'd,  it  tries 

To  muster  all  its  strength  and  rise. 
G  The  things  I  would  not,  them  I  do> 

I  love  and  hate  the  action  too  ; 

I  sin, — repent, — resolve  again — 

But  all  my  strength  I  find  in  vain. 
A  Whence  this  unequal,  constant  war? 

I  do  the  tilings  I  most  abhor  $ 

I  feel  an  unabating  light 

Where'er  I  be,  by  day  or  night. 
5  Ye  aged  saints,  what  must  I  do? 

Were  ever  times  so  dark  with  you  ? 

My  soul  is  tortur'd  with  dismay, 

Le$t  J  should  prove  a  east  away. 


THE  BELIEVER.  209 

0  u  This  is  the  general  lot  of  all, 

"  And  was  the  daily  grief  of  Paul ; 
"  This  body  both  of  sin  and  death, 
••  Will  war  till  we  resign  our  breath. 
7  "  Then  bless  the  dear  Redeemer's  name,    i 
"  Though  every  Christian  feels  the  same; 
"  The  spirit  wars  against  the  tlesh, 
"  And  Jesus  conquers  by  his  grace." 
COMPLAINING  OF  INCONSTANCY. 

CCJX.     L.  M.     Beddome. 

Complaining-  of  inconstancy. 

1  ^T^HE  wand'ring  star,  and  fleeting  wind, 
-**    Both  represent  tii?  unstable  mind  : 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud,  and  wind,  and  dew  and  star, 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are; 
Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 

So  fickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame, 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same  ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return, 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  burn, 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel,] 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

5  With  flowing  tears,  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  folly  and  unsteadlastness ; 

When  shall  these  hearts  more  fixed  be ! 
J*  i>:Vi  bv  tltv  sfrace,  and  fixM  for  thee  ? 


210  211  THE  BELIEVER. 

COMPLAINING  OF  A  WICKED  HEART, ' 
CCX.     C.  M.     S.  SrEXNEfr. 
Indwelling  Sin  lamented. 

1  T1/"ITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 

*  ™     Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base 

So  false  as  mine  has  been ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin  ! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
Tells  me  whatever  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve : 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  t-obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  struggles  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

s  Creak,  sov'reigft  grace,  O  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  free : 
Reveal,  Almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

CCXI.     S.  M.     RippoJs  Selec. 

The   Evil  Heart.     Jer.  xvii.  9.     Mat.  xv.  19 

1     4  STONISH'D  and  distress^ 

J-*-   *  turn  mine  eves  within  ; 


THE  BTLTEVET?.  212 

My  lieart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest, 
The  scat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 

What  vile  affections  there  ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile. 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints, 

These  tyrant  lusts  subdue  ; 

Expel  the  darkness  of  my  mind, 

And  all  my  powers  renew. 

4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 

Shall  loud  hosannas  raise  ; 
My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 

CCXII.     L.  M.     .KeivSelec. 

The  heart  is  deceitful  and  wicked.     Jer.  xvii.  9. 

1  nHHIS  wretched  heart  will  still  backslide  ; 
-*-    O  what  deceit  is  treasur'd  here  I 

?Tis  full  of  vanity  and  pride  ; 
What  fruits  of  unbelief  appear  ! 

2  My  base  ingratitude  I  mourn, 

My  stubborn  will,  my  earthly  mind ; 
My  thoughts  how  vain, — to  rove  how  prone,— 
To  every  evil  how  inclined  ! 

3  Who  can,  amongst  the  sons  of  men, 

Find  out  the  vileness  of  my  heart  ? 

None  can  the  depths  of  guilt  explain, 

"Tis  all  corrupt  through  every  part. 

4  Could  creatures  look  into  my  breast, 

How  would  they  gaze  with  strange  surprize  ; 
They'd  liate  me  with  a  sore  detest, 
And  turn  away  their  frighted  eyes. 
O  2 


213  THE  BELIEVER. 

5  But  what  are  creatures,  Lord,  to  thee  ? 

They  can't  forgive  one  single  sin, 
Were  they  di*pos*d  to  pity  me,  / 

They  could  not  work  one  grace  within. 

6  To  Jesus,  then,  I'll  make  my  moan, 

O  cleanse  this  filthy  sink  of  sin  ! 

Jesus,  thou  canst,  and  thou  alone ; 

O  condescend  to  make  me  clean. 

CCXIII.     L.  M.     P. 


The  heart  deceitful,  Sfc.     Jer.  xvii.  9. 

1  A  LAS!  the  deep  deceit  and  sin, 
■*■*-  Which  in  my  filthy  heart  reside  ! 
A  fruitful  source  of  ills  within  ! 

And  oft  they  turn  my  feet  aside. 

2  When  I  remember  I  am  bought 

By  the  Redeemer's  precious  blood, 
I  humbly  hope,  (how  sweet  the  thought,) 
That  I  shall  stray  no  more  from  God. 

3  But  O,  this  heart !  this  wretched  heart ! 
(Amaz'd,  ash  am  'd  I  am  to  tell) 


Consents  to  act  a  traitor's  part 

From  day  to  day  it  joins  with  hell. 
O  precious  Christ !  my  Saviour  God  ! 

I  would  not  live  thus  false  to  thee ; 
Behold  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

And  from  the  tempter  set  me  free. 
Since  not  one  moment  can  I  stand 

If  left  to  self,  that  fallen  stock, 
Dear  Jesus  keep  me  in  thy  hand  ; 

Be  thou  my  strength,  be  thou  my  rock. 


TIIH  BELIEVER.  21  is 

/      LONGING  FOR  THE  COURTS  OF  THE  LORD. 

CCXIV.     C.  M.     'Songs  in  the  night. 

0  that  J  had  wings  like  a  dove  i  for  then  would 

I  fly  away,  and  be  at  rest.     Fsalm.  lv.  6. 

1  f~\  F  rest  I  hear,  of  rest  I  talk, 
^-^    But  rest  I  cannot  see  ; 

O  how  laborious  is  my  work  f 
Earth  has  no  rest  for  me. 

2  Hard  do  I  toil  with  sins  and  woes, 

With  unbelief  and  fears  ; 
Satan  doth  all  my  work  oppose, 
My  couch  is  wet  with  tears. 

3  Weary  with  watchfulness  I  mourn, 

And  long  to  be  away  ; 
Were  I  like  doves  on  pinions  borne, 
I'd  fly  without  delay. 

4  I'd  mount  above  this  earthly  ball, 

And  make  my  way  to  God  ; 
Fain  would  I  rest  my  weary  soul 
In  his  supreme  abode. 

5  But  why,  impatience,  dost  thou  rise  ? 

Depart,  thou  source  of  ill ! 
Why  should  I  fly  above  the  skies, 
Before  my  Father's  will  ? 

6  What  if  on  earth  I  yet  must  dwell — 

If  Jesus  is  but  near, 
Cheerful  I'll  fight  with  sin  and  hell, 
And  overcome  my  fear. 

7  No  harm  can  come  within  the  bounds 

Which  his  own  hands  have  set; 
My  soul  shall  hide  beneath  his  wounds, 
And  ir.id  a  safe  retreat. 


&15   216  THE  BELIEVER. 

MEETING  AND  PARTING  WITH  BRETHREN. 

CCXV.     L.  M.     JVTkrrt*. 

I  Jl   Welcome  to  Christian  friends. — Jit  meeting. 

1  TT  INDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
J\.  a  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 

The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  given 

To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name  : 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heav'n, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same; 

3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love, 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  christians  see  each  other  thus  ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him 

Who  lived, -and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 

And  sufter'd  for  us  here  below  ; 

The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 

And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

CCXVI.     L.  M.    Doddkidgr. 
The  Christian  farewell.     2  Cor.  xiii.  1 1. 
I  ^j^HY  presence,  everlasting  God, 

-*-    Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad  : 


TUT,  B££l£TEKi  21T 

Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  ev'ry  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain  ; 
When  absent,  happy  if  we  share 
Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels  and  thy  care. 

3  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit, 
.\:kI  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  seat  ; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard,  and  guide  us  still  as  thine, 

4  Give  us  in  thy  beloved  house, 
Again  to  pay  our  thankful  vows ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known. 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

CCXVII.     C.  M.     JSTew  Selec. 


FK£ 


Parting. 

ROM  the  dear  flock  of  Jesus'  saints, 
ow  painful  'tis  to  go  ' 


But  such  must  be  our  sad  complaints, 
While  traveling  here  below. 

2  If  parting  now  so  grieves  each  heart,, 

That's  knit  to  Zion's  head, 
Then  surely  Jesus  ne'er  will  part 
With  those  for  whom  he  bled, 

3  True  must  his  word  fir  ever  stand  : 

Then — he'll  ne'er  leave  his  sheep: 
But  in  the  holloa  of  his  hand, 
Their  soins  securely  keep. 

4  He'll  train  them  up,  through  grace  divine. 

A  kingdom  to  possess; 
There  shall  their  souls  for  ever  shine, 
In  perfect  love,  and  peace, 


318  THE  BELIEVER. 

5  What  a  delightful  company 

Shall  meet  on  Canaan's  shore ! 
Oh  !  what  a  meeting  that  will  be, 
When  parting  is  no  more  ! 

6  Then  round  the  shining  throne  above. 

We'll  sing  in  cheerful  strains  ; 
Sound  the  Redeemer's  dying  love, 
O'er  all  the  heav'nly  plains. 

HIS  PRAYER  ANSWERED  BY  CROSSES, 
CCXVIII.     L.  M.    JVBirfoy. 

Prayer  answered  by  Crosses. 

1  T  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
-*-  In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace  : 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 

And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he,  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer  d  prayer  ; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way, 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favoured  hour, 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request ; 

And  by  his  love's  constraining  power, 

Subdue  my  sins,  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  lie  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 

And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 

Assault  my  soal  in  every  part. 

5  Yea  more,  with  his  own  hand  heseem'd 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  woe; 
CrossYi  all  the  fair  designs  I  schem'd, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  "Lord,  why  is  {his;''  I  trembling  cried, 

i;  Wilt  thou  pursue  ihv  worm  to  death  :*? 


THE    BELIEVER.  219 

"  'Tis  id  this  way,,?  the  Lord  reply'd, 
"  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faitli : 

"  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

a  From  self,  and  pride,  to  set  thee  free: 

k-  And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
"  That  thou  may'st  seek  tliy  all  in  me," 

METHOD  OF  HIS  SALVATION. 
CCXIX.     C.  M.     P. 

Method  cf  Salvation. 
•HP  HE  Fathers  free  electing  grace, 
-*-     Before  the  world  began, 
In  Jesus  gave  my  soui  a  place 

For  her  eternal  home. 
Though  view'd  as  welt'ring  in  my  blood 

And  traveling  down  to  hell, 
The  Lord,  the  Lamb,  my  surety  stood, 

And  hath  done  all  things  well. 
Ife,  amply  fit,  sustain'd  my  right: 

For  me  he  liv'd  and  died  ; 
His  perfect  work  is  God's  delight  5 

In  him  I'm  justified. 
The  spirit  makes  me  feel  my  need 

Of  all  that  Christ  has  done  ; 
And  makes  me  daily  on  him  feed, 

And  hope  in  him  alone. 
How  blest  am  I !  and  to  the  name 

Of  God  all  praise  be  giv  n, 
'Till  life  shall  end,  and  he  proclaim 

My  sweet  retreat  to  hea\  n. 


220  221  WORSHIP. 


WORSHIP. 

SECRET  WORSHIP. 

CCXX.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 
Retirement  and  Meditation.     Psalm  iv.  4. 
\  ~0  ETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 
-**-      And  chase  these  shadowy  forms  no  more ; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  O  thou,  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess  ; 
In  these  sequesterd  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide  ; 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
'Till  all  be  searched  and  purified. 

4  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer  ; 
'Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove 
That  God  hath  fix'd  his  dwelling  there. 

CCXXI.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
Reading  the  Scriptures. 

1  /THREAT  God,  oppress'd  with  grief  and  fear. 
^*    I  take  thy  book,  and  hope  to  find 
Some  gracious  word  of  promise  there, 

To  sooth  the  sorrows  of  my  mind  : 

2  I  turn  the  sacred  volume  o'er, 

And  search  with  care  from  page  to  page; 
Of  threa t'nings  find  an  ample. store, 
But  nought  that  can  ray  grie#assttag$ 


WORSHIP.  222  223 

3  And  is  there  nought  ?  forbid,  dear  Lord, 

So  base  a  thought  should  e?er  arise  ; 
I'll  search  again,  and  while  I  search, 

0  may  the  scales  fall  off  mine  eyes  ! 

4  JTis  done  :  and  with  transporting  joy, 

1  read  the  heaven-inspired  lines  ; 
Here  mercy  spreads  its  brightest  beams, 

And  truth  with  dazzling  lustre  shines. 

5  Here's  heavenly  food  for  hungry  souls, 

And  mines  of  gold  t"  enrich  the  poor  : 
Here's  healing  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  salve  for  ev'ry  fest'ring  sore. 

FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

CCXXII.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

.  Going  to  a  New  Habitation. 

1  /TJ.REAT  God,  where'er  we  pitch  our  tent, 
^-*    Let  us  an  altar  raise ; 

And  there  with  humble  frame  present 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

2  To  thee  we  give  our  health  and  strength, 

While  health  ami  strength  shall  last, 
For  future  mercies  humbly  trust, 
Nor  e'er  forget  the  past. 

CCXXIII.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Family  Religion,     Gen.  xviii.  19. 

1  -pATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 

-*-     Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace ; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and,  by  thy  hand 
They  have  been,  and  are  still  sustainM. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prais'd, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  rais'd; 


334  WOHSIIIF. 

Who,  Lord  of  heaver,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house. 
Morning  and  night  present  its  vows  ; 
Oar  servants  there,  and  rising  race 

Be  taught  thy  precepts,  and  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  glorious  name ; 
While  pleas'd  and  thankful,  we  remove 
To  join  the  family  ahove. 

CCXXiV.     S.  M.    RippoN's  SELEa 

Prayer  for  Infants  ;  or,  Children,  Day  by  D( 
given  to  God. 

}   /~*  RE  AT  God,  now  condescend, 
^^   To  bless  our  rising  race  ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace  ! 

2  O  what  a  vast  delight, 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  ail  unite, 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed, 
O  bring  the  long'd-for  happy  hour 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed. 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 

Confess  the  Saviour's  name, 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord, 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

5  Thus  let  our  favour'd  race 

Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace 
\n<l  sing  their  dying  Lord. 


worship.  225  1C16 

CCXXV.     C.  M.     Rippox's  Selbc. 

A  Morning  Hymn. 

1  npo  diee,  let  my  first  offerings  rise, 
-*-   Whose  sun  creates  the  day, 
Swift  as  his  gladdening  influence  flies, 

And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  favouring  hand  be  nigh  ! 

So  oft  vouchsafe!  before  ! 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply ! 
And  I  that  hand  adore  ! 

3  If  bliss  thy  providence  impart, 

For  which  resigned  I  pray  ; 
Give  ine  to  feel  tlie  grateful  heart  ! 
And  without  guiit  be  gay  ! 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend. 

As  vice  or  folly's  cure; 
Patient,  to  gain  that  gracious  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure  ! 

5  Be  this,  and  every  future  day 

Stiil  wiser  than  the  past ! 

And  when  I  all  my  life  survey 

May  grace  sustain  at  last. 

CCXXVI.     CM.     D.Turner. 

A  Morning  Hymn. 

1  X1TITII  thee,  great  God,  the  stores  of  light, 

*  *     And  stores  of  darkness  lie; 
Thou  fbnn'st  the  sable  robe  of  night 
And  spread's!  it  round  the  sky. 

2  And  when  with  welcome  slumbers  prcss'd, 

VVre  c'o^e  our  weary  eves, 
Thy  power,  unseen,  secures  our  rest, 
And  makes  us  joyous  rise. 


227  Worship. 

<3  Numbers,  this  night,  great  God,  have  met 
Their  long  eternal  doom  ; 
And  lost  the  joys  of  morning  light 
In  death's  tremendous  gloom. 

4  Numbers  on  restless  beds  still  lie, 

And  still  their  woes  bewail ; 
While  we,  by  their  kind  hand  upraised; 
A  thousand  pleasures  fee!. 

5  To  thee,  great  God,  in  thankful  songs, 

Our  morning  thoughts  arise  ; 
Propitious  in  thy  Son,  accept 
The  willing  sacrifice. 

CCXXVII.     S.  M.    S . 

A  Jforning  Hymn. 

1  ^EE  how  the  mounting  sun 
^  Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would  mv  rising  soul 

Its  heavenly  parent  sing  : 
And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care  : 
1  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  preserver  near  .' 

4  Thus  docs  thine  arm  support 

This  weak  defenceless  frame; 
But  whence  these  favours,  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  1  am  ? 

5  O  !  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God? 


worship.  22 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pleasing  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 

I  bring  my  sacrifice; 
TingM  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My  life  i  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

CCXXVIIT.     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

Jin  Evening-  Hymn. 
I   £~^  REAT  GOD,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
^-*   With  humble  gratitude  I  raise, 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  till  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

*l  My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gentle  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondVous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

.3  A>nd  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 
Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And  fond  of  trifles  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  ray  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  :  his  dear  name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 

And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

X  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eye-lids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame: 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with*  praises  to  thy  name. 

P  2 


229  230  worship. 

CCXXIX.    C.  M.    M . 

Jin  Evening  Hymn. 

1  "WlTOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
*^  Let  flames  of  love  arise  ; 
Assist  us  Lord  to  offer  up 

Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favour,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  : 
•"Till  we  shall  praise  thee  us  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

4  Lord  of  our  days,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  ear  score; 
Thee  may  we  jjraise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

CCXXX.     S.  M.    S.  fr-ENNjerr. 
Divine  mercies  in  constant  succession. 
Lam.  iii.  22,  23. 
\   "t-TOW  various  and  how  new, 
*--*-  Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 
Each  morning  shall  thy  mercy  shew 
tach  night  thy  truth  record. 
2  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 
DawnYi  on  our  early  days, 
Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 
To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

5  E:v  ii  object  we  beheld 

Gave  pleasure  to  our  eyes; 

And  nature  ah*  our  senses  held 

In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 


WORSHIP.  231 

4  But  pleasures  more  refinM 

Awaited  that  bless'd  day 
When  light  arose  upon  our  mind. 
And  chas'd  o^r  fears  away. 

5  Ifow  new  thy  mercies  then  ! 

How  sovereign  and  how  free  .' 
Oar  souls  that  had  been  dead  in  sin. 
Were  made  alive  to  thee. 

PAUSE. 

6  Now  we  expect  a  day 

Still  brighter  far  than  this, 
When  death  shall  bear  our  souls  away 
To  reams  of  light  and  bliss. 

7  There  rapturous  scenes  of  joy 

Shall  burst  upon  our  sight : 
And  every  pain,  and  tear,  and  sigh, 
Be  drown?d  in  endless  night. 

8  Beneath  thy  balmy  wing, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness, 
Our  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

9  Nor  shall  that  radiant  day 

So  joyfully  begun, 
In  evening  shadows  die  away, 
Beneath  the  setting  sun. 

10  How  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  I 
Eternity  thy  love  shall  shew, 
And  all  thy  truth  record. 

CCXXXI.     CM.     JVilwSelec. 
Evening  Hymn. 
1   npiIOU  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes 
-*-    Our  inmost  thoughts  perceive, 


2o2  WOTISIIIP. 

Accept  the  Ovening  sacrifice, 
Which  now  to  thee  we  give. 

2  We  bow  before  thy  gracious  throne. 

And  think  ourselves  sincere  : 
But  shew  us,  Lord,  is  every  one 
Thy  real  worshipper  ? 

3  Is  here  a  soul  that  knows  thee  not, 

Nor  feels  his  want  of  thee  ? 
A  stranger  to  the  blood  that  flow'd 
For  sinners  on  the  tree  ? 

4  Extort  the  cry,  u  What  must  be  done 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me  ? 
How  shall  a  trembling  sinner  shun. 
That  endless  misery  ?" 

5  For  faith  may  he  incessant  cry, 

And  wrestle,  Lord,  with  thee ; 
He  must  be  born  again,  or  die 
To  all  eternity  ! 

CCXXXII     CM.    NewSblrc. 

Jesus  ever  the  same. 

1  f~\  LORD,  how  lovely  is  thy  name, 
^-^  How  faithful  is  thy  heart ! 
To-day  and  yesterday  the  same, 

And  kind  thou  always  art. 

2  No  change  of  mind  our  Jesus  knows, 

A  true  and  constant  friend  ! 
Where  once  the  Lord  his  love  bestows-, 
lie  loves  unto  tiie  end. 

•3  Dear  Saviour,  let  my  spirit  rest 
Beneath  thy  smile  benign; 
Thy  daily  care  to  make  me  blcst? 
To  love  and  praise  thee  mine. 


WORSHIP.  233  23i 

CCXXXIII.     S.  M.    Wex-Selec. 

Evening  Hymn. 

npiIE  day  is  ]>a:-t  and  gone ; 
-*■   The  evening  shades  appear  : 
Oh  !  may  we  all  remember  -weJi 
The  night  of  death  is  near. 

We  lay  our  garments  by, 

t  'ik> a  our  beds  to  rest. 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 

Of  what  we  here  possest. 

Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears, 
Beneath  the  pinions  of  thy  love, 

?Tili  morning  light  appears. 

And  when  we  early  rise, 

And  view  tlr  unclouded  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  piT/ic- 

And  after  glory  run. 

And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
O!  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest — 

The  bosom  of  thy  love  J 

€CXXXIV.     L.  M.     NeivSelec. 

Jin  evening  hymn. 

npHUS  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on, 
-^-   Thus  far  his  pow'r  prolongs  ray  days. 
And  evYy  ev'ning  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

Much  of  my  time  lias  run  to  waste. 
And  I  perhaps  am  near  my  home  ; 

Uut  he  forghv ;  my  follies  past, 

He  rives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 


235  WORSHIP. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 

Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things ; 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

4  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear; 

O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  {he  morning  make  mc  hear 
The  loving  kindness  oi'iliy  heart. 

5  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come. 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rend  my  tomb. 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.] 

CCXXXV.       C.  Mi       SOXGS   IN  THE   VIGEt. 

Saturday  night, 

1  lOEGONE  lav  worldly  cares  away  ! 
-*-*  Nor   larj  to  tempt  my  sight; 
Let  iTu-  hcgirWfh'  ensuing  day 

Before  I  end  this  night. 

2  Yes,  let  the  work  of  prayer  and  praise 

Employ  my  heart  and  tongue; 
Begin,  my  soul — thy  Sabbath  days 
Can  never  be  too  long. 

3  Let  the  past  mercies  of  the  wee!. 

Excite  a  grateful  frame: 
Nor  let  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  of  Jesus'  name. 

4  Jesiis  ! — how  pleasing  is  the  sound; 

How  worthy  of  my  love  ! 
Why  is  my  heart  so  lifeless  found  '. 
Why  plac'd  no  more  above  ? 

J  Forgive  my  dullness,  dearest  Lord, 
And  quicken  all  my  powei 


WORSHIP.  236 

Prepare  me  to  attend  thy  word, 

rF  improve  the  sacred  hours. 
6  On  wings  of  expectation  borne, 

i»Iy  hopes  to  heaven  ascend : 
I  long  to  welcome  in  the  morn. 

The  day  with  thee  to  spend. 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 
CCXXXVI.   143th.     B.Francis. 
Gu  opening  a  place  cf  worship. 
*   T~X  sweet  exalted  strains 
J-  The  king  of  glory  praise  5 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days  : 
lie,  with* a  nod,  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles* 

2  To  earth  he  bend?;  his  throne, 

His  throne  of  grace  divl. 
Wide  is  his  bounty  knov  nf 

And  wide  his  glories  shine: 
Fair  Salem,  still  his  cnosen  rest. 
Js  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest 

3  Then,  King  of  glory  come, 

And  with  thy  favor  crown 

This  temple  as  thy  dome. 
Tills  people  as  thy  own  : 
Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

A  Here,  may  thine  ear?  attend 

Our  interceding  eries, 

And  grateful  praise  ascend 

All  fragrance  to  the  skies  : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound; 
\nd  spread  celestial  joys  around. 


237  Uorsiiif. 

5  Here,  piay  tli*  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
Aad  converts  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above, 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 

6  Here,  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine  like  polish'd  stones, 

Through  long  succeeding  days  ; 
Here.  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power, 
While  temples  stand  and  men  adore. 

CCXXXY1L     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

On  opening  a  place  of  public  worship. 

l-  r^|_ REAT  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
^*    Which  guards   thine  earthly  courts  in 

peace, 
Ncr  dare  tumultuous  foes  invade, 
To  fill  thy  worshippers  with  dread. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise, 
Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  piacc 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train  ; 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey; 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glpiy  here., 


"WOliSHiP.  238  239 

CCXXXVIII.     C.  M.     Newton. 
On  opening  a  place  for  social  prgyer* 

1  TVKAll  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here 
*-*   Thy  presence  now  display ; 

As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer. 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease. 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

o  Show  us  some /token  of  thy  love, 
Our  fainting  hope  to  raise; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above. 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

4  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
"nforc'd  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  till  the  place. 

CCXXXIX.    S.  M.    S.SrEKNE7>7\ 

The  pleasures  of  social  Worship, 

i   TLTOW  charming  is  the  place, 
■*"^  Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  ! 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compar'd  with  thi#, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crown'd, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  around. 

Q 


2'bO  WORSHIP. 

4  To  him  their  prayers  and  crfe£ 

Each  humble  soul  presents  : 
,    lie  listens  to  their  broken  sighs. 
And  grants  them  all  their  want*. 

5  To  them  his  sovereign  will 

He  graciously  imparts : 
Aitd  in  return  accepts  with  smiles 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

6  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

CCXL*     3.  M.     Wa7"Ts's  Lyric  Foems, 

Forms  vain  without  Grace. 

J     A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God  ! 
-*-=*"  How  wondrous  is  thy  name  ! 
Thy  glories  how  diffus'd  abroad 
Through  the  creation's  frame  J 

%  Nature  in  ev'ry  dress 

Her  constant  homage  pays, 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t?  express 
Thine  undissembled  praise. 

3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 

To  her  Creator  too, 
Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  Kirig7 
And  pay  the  worship  due. 

4  [But  pride,  that  busy  sin, 

Spoils  all  that  I  perform, 
Curs'd  pride,  that  creeps  securely  in, 

And  swells  a  haughty  worm.]  ' 

_>  Create  my  soul  anew, 

Else  all  nay  worship's  vain^ 


WORSHIP.  211    Tk% 

This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  true, 
Until  'tis  form'd  again. 

6  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 
The  remnant  of  my  days, 
And  to  my  God,  my  soul  ascend 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 

CCXLI.     L.  M.     S.  SfENNErr. 

To  be  sung  between  Frayer  and  Sermon, 
Mat.  xviii.  20. 

1  "Vl/TIIERE  two  °r  three,  with  sweet  accord, 

*  *     Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  hi:,  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  ; 

2  u  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  u  will  I  be, 
"  Amid  this  little  company  : 

u  To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 

**  And  siied  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word : 

O  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

-And  fill  onr  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

CCXLIL     C.  k     Rfppo^s  Selec: 
God  giveth  the  increase.     1  Cor.  iii.  6.  7. 
ITN  vain  Apollos'  silver  tongue, 
-*-  And  Paul's  with  strains  profound, 
Diffuse  among  the  iist'ning  throng, 
The  gospel's  gladdening  sound  : 
2  Jesus,  the  work  is  wholly  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew, 
O  let  thy  power  and  grace  divine 
These  stubborn  souh  subdue. 


213  2l'h  wonsnip. 

CCXLIII.     C.  M.     Beddome. 
Tae  Freeness  of  the  Gospel.     Rev.  xxii.  1 

1  TJTOW  Tree  and  boundless  is  the  grace 
-*:-■-  Of  our  redeeming  God, 
Extending  to  the  Greek  and  Jew, 

And  men  of  every  Wood ! 

2  The  mightiest  king,  and  meanest  slave, 

May  his  rich  mercy  taste: 
He  bids  the  beggar  and  the  prince 
Unto  the  gospel  feast. 

3  None  are  excluded  thence,  but  those 
Who  choose  themselves  t'  exclude; 
Welcome  *he  learned  and  polite, 

The  ignorant  and  rude. 

4  Come  then,  ye  men  of  every  name, 

Of  every  rank  and  tongue  ; 
What  you7re  made  willing  to  receive 
Doth  unto  you  belong. 

CCXLIV.     L.  M.     IIippoSs  Selec. 
The  Fool  ofBethesda.     John  v.  2,  4. 

1  IXOWWgi  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
-*•-*-  Here  in  thy  v. ays  forgotten  lie? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me  ? 

2  Sinners  on  every  side  step  i>\ 

And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin ; 
But  I,  an  helpfess  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  cov'nant  angel  swift  come  down. 
To-day  thine  own  appointments crown; 

Thy  power  into  the  means  infuse, 
And  give  them  now  their  sacyed  use. 


worship.  S&5  2i6 

4  Thou  see$t  me  lying  nt  the  pool, 

I  would,  thou  know'st  I  would  be  whole ; 
O  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

CCXLV.     L.  M.    Newton. 
Casting  the  Gospel-Net.     Luke  v.  5.  John  xxi.  6* 

1  1VTOW  while  the  gospel-net  is  cast, 

^        Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own; 
From  numerous  disappointments  past, 
Teach  us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much  favour  d  hour, 

To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led ; 
O  clothe  thy  word  with  sovereign  power 
To  break  the  rocks  and  raise  the  dead .' 

5  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word, 

On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine ; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restored, 
And  ail  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

4  [O  hear  our  prayer  and  give  us  hope, 

That  when  thy  voice  shall  call  us  home, 
Thou  still  wilt  raise  a  people  up 

To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room.] 

CCXLVI.     S.  M.     Beddome. 

He  beheld  the  city  and  ivept  over  it.  John  xix.  4! 

1  ~1~^ID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  ? 
*-*   And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 

Burst  forth  from  ev'ry  eye. 

2  The  Son  ofGod  in  tears, 

Angels  with  wonder  see  f 
lie  thou  astonish'd,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee; 


Th7   218  WORSHIP, 

5  He  wept,  that  we  might  weep* 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear  ; 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

CCXLVII.     148th.     RippoJs  Selec. 

Blind  Bartimeus.     Lake  xviii.  35 — 38. 

\   T   ORD  !  sinful,  blind,  and  poor, 
-*-^  And  lost  without  thy  grace. 
Thy  mercy  I  implore, 

And  wait  to  see  thy  face  : 
Begging  I  sit  by  the  way-side. 
And  long  to  know  thee  Crucified. 

&  Jesus,  attend  my  cry, 

Thou  son  of  David  hear, 
If  now  thou  passest  by, 

Stand  still  and  call  me  near : 
The  darkness  from  my  soul  remove, 
And  show  me  now  thy  pardoning  love. 

CCXLVIII.  L.  M.  Coomb's  tune.  Beddome. 

Thy  Kingdom  come.     Mat.  vi.  10. 

1  \  SCEND  thy  throne,  Almighty  King, 
-^-^-  And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad  ; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 

And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God*. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face. 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord  ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
|3e  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  ador*d. 


CCXLIX.     L.  M.     Rippon'sSeiec. 

EzekieVs  Vision  of  the  dry  bones. 
Ezek.  xxxvii.  3. 

T   OOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye,: 
-*-^   See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie; 
Sin  spreads  its  trophies  orer  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughter'd.  heaps  around. 
Ajid  can  these  mould'ring  corpses  live  ? 
And  can  these  perish'd  bones  revive? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known  j 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thy  own. 

Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain  ; 
In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
"Till  thine  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 
Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death; 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice ; 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 

So  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 
Shall  shake  the  heavens  and  rend  the  ground-. 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 

CCL.     148th.     Nekton. 

After  sermon. 

ON  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow; 
The  power  is  thine  alone, 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow ; 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  prai*e. 


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CCLI.     CM.       ToPLADT^S  COLLE.7. 

Amv  is  ike  accepted  time. 

1  |^OME,  guilty  souls,  and  ilee  away 
^   To  Christ,  and  heal  your  wounds ; 
Tins  is  the  welcome  gospel-day 

Wherein  free  grace  abounds. 

2  God  iov'd  the  church,  and  gave  his  Son 

To  drink  the  cup  of  wrath  : 
And  Jesus  says  heHl  cast  out  none 
That  come  to  him  by  faith. 

CCLII.    L.  M.    S.  SrfiMNBfr. 

Acceptance  through  Christ  alone.     Mit.  iv.  6,7. 

1  TJ[OW  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear, 
-*-*-     Great  God,  before  thine  awful  bar  ? 
How  may  the  guilty  hope  to  find 
Acceptance  with  th"  eternal  Blind  ? 

2  Not  vows  nor  groans,  nor  broken  crieSj 
Not  the  most  costly  sacrifice. 

Not  infant  blood  profusely  spilt, 
Will  expiate  a  sinner's  guilt. 

3  Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  thine  alone, 
Hath  so\  "reign  virtue  to  atone  : 
Here  we  will  rest  our  only  plea 
When  we  approach,  great  God,  to  thee. 

CCMII.     L.  M.     ^'Ewroy. 

Habbakuk  iii.  17,  18. 

1  TS  Jesus  mine  •  I'm  now  prepared 

-*-  To  meet  with  what  I  thought  most  hard* 
Yes  l£t  ioe  winds  of, trouble  blow, 
An^L  comforts  melt  away  like  snow. 

2  No  blasted  trees,  or  failing  crops. 
Can  hinder  my  eternal  hopes  ; 


worship.  tzch  LZoo 

Tho'  creatures  change,  the  Lord's  the  same  ? 
Then  let  me  triumph  in  his  name. 

CCLIY .     C.  jM.     Rippox's  Selec. 
Felix  trembling.     Jets  xxiv.  24,  25. 

QJEE  Felix,  clotlrd  with  pomp  and  power  > 
^    Sec  his  resplendent  bride 
Attend  to  hear  a  pris  ner  preach 
The  Saviour  crucified. 

He  well  describes  who  Jesus  was, 

His  glories  and  his  love, 
How  he  obey'd  and  bled  below, 

And  reigns  and  pleads  above. 

Felix  up  starts,  and  trembling  cries, 

"  Go  for  this  time  away  ; 
"  I'll  hear  thee  on  these  points  again 

"  On  some  convenient  day." 

Attention  to  the  words  of  life 

Let  Felix  thus  adjourn  ; 
Lord,  let  us  make  these  solemn  truths, 

Our  first  and  last  concern. 

CCLV.     L.  M.     Hart. 

At  Dismission. 

DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord,. 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word, 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good. 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Give  every  fetter  d  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  al!  depart  in  peace. 


%56  257  worship. 

CCLVI.     CM.     Weht  Selbc. 
Means  ineffectual. 

1  T   ONG  have  I  seem'd  to  serve  thee,Lord, 
-"   Witli  unavailing  pain  ; 

Fasted,  and  pray?d,  and  read  thy  word, 
And  heard  it  preach'd  in  vain. 

2  I  rested  in  the  outward  law, 

Nor  knew  its  desp  design  : 
The  length  and  breadth  I  never  saw, 
Nor  height,  of  love  divine. 

3  To  please  thee  thus,  at  length,  I  see, 

Vainly  I  hop'd  and  strove  : 
For  what  are  outward  things  to  thee, 
Unless  they  spring  from  love  ? 

4  But  I  of  means  have  made  my  boast. 

Of  means  an  idol  made : 
The  spirit  in  the  letter  lost, 
The  substance  in  the  shade. 

5  Where  am  I  now,  or  what  my  hope  ? 

What  cau  my  weakness  do  ? 

Jesus,  to  thee  my  soul  looks  up : 

7Tis  thou  must  make  it  new. 

CCLVII.     CM.     NewSelec. 

'Tis  good  to  be  afflicted.     Psalm  cxix.  67,  71. 

1  rpHY  people,  Lord,  have,  ever  found 
J-    'Tis  good  to  bear  thy  rod ; 
Afflictions  make  as  learn  thy  will. 

And  live  upon  our  God. 

2  This  is  the  comfort  we  enjoy, 

When  new  distress  begins  : 
We  read  thy  word,  we  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  our  former  sins. 


WORSHIP.  258 

3  Thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  always  right, 

Though  they  may  seem  severe, 
The  sharpest  sufferings  we  endure, 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 

4  Before  we  knew  thy  chastening  rod, 

Our  feet  were  apt  to  stray  ; 
But  now  we  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

CCLYIII.     C.  M.     Watt's. 

The  JForld  a  maze. 

1  1 "   ORD  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
-"   That  yields  us  no  supply  ; 

No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
No  streams  of  living  joy ! 

2  But  piercing  thorns,  through  all  the  ground. 

And  mortal  poisons  grow  ; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found, 
With  dangerous  waters  flow. 

3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode, 

Lies  through  this  horrid  land  ; 
Lord,  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  roa<}, 
And  run  at  thy  command. 

4  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  we  march  upward  still ; 
Forget  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
And  reach  at  Sioirs  hill. 

5  See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  ! 
There  Jesus  the  Forerunner  waits 
To  welcome  travellers  home  I 


2o9  260  worship. 

CCLIX.     S.  M.     WAr-rs, 
Imputed  Righteousness. 

1  Q  BLESSED  souls  arc  they, 
^"^   Whose  sins  are  cover'd  o?er  ! 
Divinel)7  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  their  guilt  no'  more  ! 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

Their  hearts  are  kept  with  care: 
Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit, 
Shall   prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  fest'rin*  wound  ; 
Till  1  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  mourners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne  ; 
For  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

CCLX.     CM.     jYeifSelec. 
The  backslider  returning. 

1  f\  WHAT  a  cruel  wretch  am  I, 
^^  To  leave  my  Jesus  so ! 

And  now  without  his  smiles  I  liev 
And  know  not  where  to  go. 

2  Once  I  enjoy'd  his  smiling  face  : — 

Who  could  have  thought — so  soon 
I  should  go  mourning  in  distress! 
My  comforts  all  be  gone  ! 

3  Not  all  the  glories  of  this  earth 

Can  do  me  any  good ; 
My  soul  abhors  all  carnal  mirth. 
And  groans  to  find  my  God. 


WORSHIP.  261 

4  Might  I  but  see  his  face  again, 

I'd  tell  him  all  my  wo, 
And  own  how  guilty  I  have  been 
To  leave  my  Jesus  so. 

5  Then  I  would  clasp  him  in  my  arms, 

And  he  should  have  my  heart ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  treach'rous  charms, 
For  ever  should  depart. 

CCLXI.     CM.     NejvSelec. 
Two  natures  in  one  Believer.      Gal.  v.  17. 

1  \  LAS  !  it  is  a  thorny  road 
-^-  That  I  am  call'd  to  tread ; 

And  traps  and  snares  through  all  the  way 
For  travellers  are  laid. 

2  The  flattering  world  and  tempting  foe 

Against  me  are  combin'd, 
And  worse  than  all,  my  evil  heart 
Is  often  with  them  johrd. 

3  I  daily  feel  this  awful  truth, 

Old  nature's  still  the  same ; 
Nor  will  its  vile  affections  die 
While  flesh  and  blood  remain. 

4  Then  what  but  rich,  almighty  grace 

Can  such  a  wretch  restrain 

From  running  into  ev'ry  vice 

And  rushing  down  to  pain  ? 

5  This  grace,  (rejoice  my  helpless  soul.) 

This  grace  is  ever  nigh, 
And  Jesus  saith,  it  shall  sustain 
So  weak  a  worm  as  I. 

6  Forget  not,  O  my  soul,  thy  God 

Is  thv  unchanging  friend  ; 
R 


262  263      .  worship. 

And  thro'  his  strength,  thou  shalt  o'ercome, 
And  triumph  in  the  end. 

CCLXII.     CM.     JVewSelec. 
Living,  Moving,  and  Acting,  all  from  God. 

1  V    ORD,  what  is  man  !  tliat  child  of  pride, 
-*-^  That  hoasts  his  high  degree  ? 

If  left  one  moment  to  himself 
He  sinks,  and  where  is  lie  ! 

2  In  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am, 

Thou  deaPst  me  out  my  days  ; 
Lord,  as  thou  dost  renew  my  life, 
Let  me  renew  thy  praise. 

3  To  thee  I  come,  from  thee  I  am, 

And  for  thee  I  must  be  ; 

'Tis  better  for  me  not  to  live, 

Than  not  to  live  to  thee. 

4  This  noble  and  immortal  soul 

Thou  breathedst  into  me, 
And  through  thy  grace,  this  soul  shall  breathe 
Immortal  praise  to  thee. 

CCLXIII.     148th.     New  Selec. 
Hoping  against  Hope.     Rom.  iv.  18 — 21. 

1  (^  REAT  God  !  to  thee  I'll  make 
^-*  My  griefs  and  sorrows  known  ; 
And  with  an  humble  hope 

Approach  thine  awful  throne : 
Though  by  my  sins  deserving  hell, 
I'll  not  despair ; — for,  who  can  tell  ? 

2  To  thee,  who  by  a  word, 

My  drooping  soul  canst  cheer, 
And  by  thy  Spirit  form 
Thy  glorious  image  there — 


WORSHIP.  26* 

My  foes  subdue,  my  fears  dispel — 
I'll  daily  seek :— for  who  can  tell  ? 

3  Endanger  d  or  distrest, 

To  thee  alone  I'll  fly, 
Implore  thy  powerful  help, 

And  at  thy  footstool  lie  ; 
My  case  bemoan,  my  wants  reveal, 
And  patient  wait : — for,  who  can  tell  ? 

4  My  heart  misgives  me  oft, 

And  conscience  storms  within  5 
One  gracious  look  from  thee 

Will  make  it  all  serene  : 
Satan  suggests  that  I  must  dwell 
In  endless  flames  : — but  who  can  tell  ? 

5  Vile  unbelief,  begone  ; 

Ye  doubts,  fly  swift  away  ; 
God  hath  an  ear  to  hear, 

While  Fve  an  heart  to  pray : 
If  he  be  mine,  all  will  be  well — 
For  ever  so  ; — and,  who  can  tell  ? 

CCLXIV.     L.  M.     JVeiv  Selec. 
Ml  things  working  for  good. 

1  TEMPTATIONS,  trials,  doubts  and  fears, 
-*-  Wants,  losses,  crosses,  groans,  and  tears, 
Will,  through  the  grace  of  God,  our  friend, 
In  everlasting  triumphs  end  ! 

2  To  those  that  him  sincerely  love, 
All  trials  do  but  blessings  prove, 

Whom  God  hath  call'd  and  made  his  own, 
Nor  fires  can  burn,  nor  floods  can  drown. 

3  Lord,  let  this  thought  in  deep  distress 
Our  hopes  confirm,  our  spirits  raise ; 
'Midst  earth  and  hell's  opposing  pow'rs, 
We  still  are  safe  if  thou  art  ours. 


265  266  worship. 

CCLXY.     L.M.     NejvSelec. 
Glorying  in  the  cross  of  Christ. 

1  X    ET  others  wrapt  hi  self-conceit, 

-"-^  Boast  in  their  wisdom  and  their  wit  j 
Let  them  extol  their  gold  and  dross, 
I'll  glory  in  my  Saviour's  cross. 

2  While  the  self-righteous  blind  and  rude, 
Cry  up  their  native  rectitude, 

I'll  seek  revenge  on  all  my  pride, 
And  boast  in  Jesus  crucified. 

3  While  they  with  curses  on  their  heads, 
Talk  of  their  justice  and  their  deeds, 

I  choose  to  sit  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  self-abasement  is  my  seat. 

4  Hither  I'm  brought  by  sovereign  grace  ; 
I  bless  the  means  and  love  the  place  : 

I  bid  all  earthly  joys  begone, 
And  glory  in  my  Lord  alone. 

5  Here  I  would  tarry  night  and  day, 
Here  would  my  soul  forever  stay  : 
O  may  I  never,  never  rove, 

Nor  glory,  but  in  Christ  my  Love. 
CCLXVI.     L.  M.     New  Selec. 
Circumspection. 

1  "V^E  highly  favour'd,  who  profess 

•*-   To  love  and  practise  holiness, 
You  stand  exposal  to  earth  and  hell, 
And  seriousness  becomes  you  well. 

2  Be  circumspect  in  all  your  ways ; 

And  spread  your  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
Let  his  commands  be  your  delight, 
This  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight. 

3  Labor  to  prove  your  faith  sincere. 
In  purity  and  holy  fear  ; 


worship.  267 

Let  all  your  conduct  still  express 
The  truth  and  power  ofgodiiness, 

4  Look  up  to  him  whose  blood  was  spilt 
To  ransom  you  from  all  your  guilt; 
His  grace  can  ail  your  sins  subdue, 
And  help  you  both  to  v,  ill  and  do. 

5  O  love  and  rev'rence  his  dear  name, 
And  let  his  glory  be  your  aim  : 

So  shall  your  souls  escape  distress, 
And  glory  in  his  righteousness. 

CCLXVII.     L.  M.     NeivSelec. 
Let  us  run  our  race  with  patience. 

1  T"  ORD,  can  a  helpless  worm  like  me 
-*-^  Attempt  to  make  her  way  to  thee  ? 
Yes ;  let  me  raise  thy  praises  high, 

In  weakness  thou  canst  strength  supply. 

2  Through  grace  alone  I  have  begun, 
Resoiv'd  the  heavenly  race  to  run : 
"Tis  grace  corrects  me  when  1  stray, 
*Tis  grace  upholds  me  in  the  way. 

3  Run  on,  my  soul,  and  still  adore, 
Receiving  still,  still  asking  more; 

In  Christ  thy  strength,  thy  wisdom  lies, 
O  look  to  him  with  stedfast  eyes. 

4  Look  to  that  blood  thy  Saviour  shed  ; 
Thy  Daysman  dying  in  thy  stead  ; 
Behold  him  on  the  bloody  tree  ! 
Great  was  the  love  he  bore  to  thee. 

5  He  having  lov"d  me  unto  death 
Will  love  me  to  my  latest  breath ; 
Keep  sight  of  him,  my  soul,  and  run, 
He'll  crown  thee  when  thy  race  is  done. 

R  2 


268  269  worship. 

CCLXVIII.     L.  M.    JHfar  Sf.lec. 
The  law  ineffectual  to  salvation. 

1  "Yl^HEN  Jesus  fur  his  people  died, 

*  "     The  holy  law  was  satisfied  : 
Its  awful  penalties  he  bore ; 
It  can  demand  and  curse  no  more. 

2  He  having  suffer  d  in  their  stead, 
The  law  in  covenant  form  is  dead ; 
Love  rules  them  with  a  gentle  sway 
And  they  with  sweet  delight,  obey. 

3  Amazing  love  ! — how  rich,  how  free  ! 
That  Christ  should  die  for  such  as  we  ! 
From  hence,  the  holiest  duties  flow 
Of  saints  above  and  saints  below. 

CCLXIX.     S.  M.     NeWox. 
The  vanity  of  Balaam's  wish.     Nam.  xxiii.  10. 

1  T_T OW  blest  the  righteous  are, 
■*■*  When  they  resign  their  breath! 
No  wonder  Balaam  wish'd  to  share 

In  such  a  happy  death. 

2  «  Oh  !  let  me  die,"  said  he, 

"  The  death  the  righteous  do ; 
When  life  is  ended,  let  me  be 
Found  with  the  faithful  few." 

3  The  force  of  truth  how  great ! 

When  enemies  confess, 
None  but  the  righteous  whom  tliey  hate, 
A  solid  hope  possess. 

4  But  Balaam's  wish  was  vain, 

His  heart,  was  insincere  : 
He  ihirsted  for  unrighteous  gain, 
And  sought  a  portion  here. 


wonsHir.  270  271 

5  He  seenvd  the  Lord  to  know, 

And  to  oiiend  him  loath ; 
But  Mammon  proved  his  overthrow, 
For  none  can  serve  them  both. 

6  May  we,  O  Lord,  most  high, 

Warning  from  hence  receive, 

If  like  the  righteous  we  would  die, 

To  choose  the  life  they  live. 

CCLXX.     C.  M.     Wavvs. 

The  witnessing  and  sealing  spirit, 

1  TJ^HY  should  the  children  of  a  king 

*"     Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter  !  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heav'n  ; 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints; 
And  show  my  sins  forgiv'n  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ! 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 
And  thy  soft  wings  celestial  Dove, 
\Y  ill  safe  convey  me  home. 

CCLXXI.     S.M.    NewSelec. 

The  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb.     Rev.  xv.  C. 

1     A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song     . 
■^-  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
\\  ake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 


272  woRsnn*. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  his  rising  power, 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  all  whose  sins  lie  bore. 

3  Sing  till  we  feel  our  hearts 

Ascending  with  our  tongues, 
Sing  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransom'd  sinners  sing  ; 

Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 

In  Christ  th?  eternal  King. 

5  Soon  shall  ye  hear  him  say, 

Ye  blessed  children,  come : 
Soon  will  he  call  you  hence  away, 
And  take  his  pilgrims  home. 

CCLXXIl.     148th.     Nf.irSELEc 
Rejoice  evermore.     1  Thitss.  v.  10. 

1  "O  EJOICE,  the  Lord  is  king, 
-"-*/  Your  Lord  and  king  adore  : 
Ye  saints,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  ever  more. 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  \\u  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say  rejoice. 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love  : 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains, 

J[e  took  his  seat  above. 
Lift  up  your  heart,  &c. 
5  He  all  our  foes  shall  quell, 

And  Satan's  works  destroy  ; 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy. 
Lift  up  your  heart,  Sec. 


WORSHIP.  273 

His  kingdom  cannot  fail. 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heav?n; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are -to  our  Jesus  giv'n. 
Lift  up  your  heart,  cVc 
He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  ail  his  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  his  command, 

And  fall  beneath  his  feet. 
Lift  up  your  heart,  &c. 
Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  his  pilgrims  up 

To  their  eternal  home  : 
"We  soon  shall  hear  th*  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice. 

CCLXXIII.     C.  M.     JVfiff-  Selec, 
Tribulation.     John  xvi.  33. 
~\7"E  that  would  after  Jesus  press, 
-■-   Should  fix  this  firm  and  sure  ; 
That  tribulation,  more  or  less. 

You  must  and  shall  endure. 
From  this  there  can  be  none  exempt ; 

7Tis  God's  own  wise  decree ; 
Satan  the  weakest  saint  will  tempt : 

Nor  is  the  strongest  free. 
The  world  opposes  from  without, 

And  unbelief  within  : 
We  feaT,  we  faint,  we  grieve,  we  doubt ; 

And  feel  the'loadof  sin. 
I  Glad  frames  too  often  lift  us  up; 

And  then  how  proud  we  grow  ! 
'"Till  sad  desertion  makes  us  droop, 

And  down  we  sink  as  low. 


274  WORSHIP. 

5  Ten  thousand  baits  the  foe  prepares, 

To  catch  the  wand'ring  heart  ; 
And  seldom  do  we  see  the  snares, 
Before  we  feel  the  smart. 

6  But  let  not  all  this  terrify, 

Pursue  the  narrow  path  ; 
Look  to  the  Lord  with  stedfast  eye, 
And  fight  with  hell  by  faith. 

7  Though  we  are  feeble,  Christ  is  strong ; 

His  promises  are  true  : 
We  shall  be  conq'rors  all  ere  long, 
And  more  than  conq'rors  too. 

CCLXXIV.     S.  M.     Hart'. 

Pride. 

I  TNNUMERABLE  foes 
-*-  Attack  the  child  of  God, 
He  feels  within  the  weight  of  sin, 
A  grievous  galling  load. 

.2  But  though  the  host  of  hell 
Be  neither  weak  nor  small ; 
One  mighty  foe  deals  dang'rous  woe, 
And  hurts  beyond  them  all. 

3  'Tis  pride,  accursed  pride, 

That  spir't  by  God  abhor'd  : 

Do  what  we  will  it  haunts  us  still, 

And  keeps  us  from  the  Lord. 

4  'Tis  hurtful  when  perceiv'd : 

When  not  perceiv'd  'tis  worse ; 
Unseen  or  seen  it  dwells  within, 
And  works  by  fraud  or  force. 

5  Against  its  influence  pray, 

Jt  mingles  with  the  pray?r; 


worship.  275  276 

Against  it  preach,  it  prompts  the  speech ; 
Bejsilent,  still  'tis  there. 

This  moment  while  I  sing, 

I  feel  its  power  within ; 
My  heart  it  draws  to  seek  applause, 

And  mixes  all  with  sin. 

Thou  meek  and  lowly  Lamb, 

This  haughty  tyrant  kili, 
That  wounded  thee,  though  thou  wast  free, 

And  wounds  thy  members  still. 

CCLXXV.     C.  M.     Hart. 
Humility. 

TKFHATEVER  prompts  the  soul  to  pride, 

'  "     Or  gives  us  room  to  boast, 
(Except  in  Jesus  crucified) 
Is  not  the  Holy  Ghost. 

That  blessed  Spirt  omits  to  speak 

Of  what  himself  has  done  ; 
And  bids  th'  enlighten'd  sinner  seek 

Salvation  in  the  Son. 

He  never  mov'd  a  man  to  say, 

';  Thank  God,  I  am  so  good ;" 
But  turns  his  eye  another  way, 

To  Jesus  and  his  blood. 

i  Great  are  the  favors  he  confers, 
But  all  in  Jesus'  name  : 
He  gladly  dictates,  gladly  hears, 
"  Salvation  to  the  Lamb." 

CCLXXVI.     L.  M.     vVeivSelec. 
Godly  sorrow  for  sin. 
I  T3ITY  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord, 
-*-    Who  would  believe  thy  gracious  word ; 


277  woRsinr. 

But  own  my  heart,  with  shame  and  grief, 
A  sink  of  sin  and  unbelief. 

2  Lord ?  in  thy  house  I  read  there's  room  : 
And  ventVing  hard  behold  I  come  ! 
But  can  there,  tell  me,  can  there  be, 
Among  thy  children  room  for  me. 

3  I  eat  the  bread,  and  drink  the  wine ; 
But  all !  my  soul  wants  more  than  sign  : 
I  faint  unless  I  feed  on  thee, 

And  drink  thy  blood  as  shed  for  me. 

4  For  sinners,  Lord,  thou  cam'st  to  bleed ; 
And  I'm  a  sinner,  vile  indeed ! 

Lord,  I  believe  thy  grace  is  free  ; 
Oh  !  magnify  that  grace  in  me. 

CCLXXVII.     L.  M.     Haw. 
Good  works.     James  ii.  18. 

1  TN  vain  men  talk  of  living  faith, 

-*-  When  all  their  works  exhibit  death  ; 
When  they  indulge  some  sinful  view 
In  all  they  say,  in  all  they  do. 

2  The  true  believer  fears  the  Lord, 
Obeys  his  precepts,  keeps  his  word  ; 
Commits  his  works  to  God  alone, 
And  seeks  his  will  before  his  own. 

3  A  barren  tree  that  bears  no  fruit, 
Brings  no  great  glory  to  its  root : 
When  on  the  boughs  rich  fruit  we  see, 
rTis  then  we  cry,  "  A  goodly  tree  !"' 

4  Never  did  men  by  faith  divine 
To  selfishness  or  sloth  incline  ; 

The  christian  works  with  all  his  power. 
Vnd  grieves  that  he  can  work  no  mote. 


worship.  278  279 

CCLXXVI1I.     L.  M:    frsm  Selec 

Calvary. 

1  "pOOK  trembling  sinner,  tell  me  why 

-*-     Sueh  floods  of  grief  proceed  from  thee  ! 
"  My  sins  distress  me,"  you  reply  ; — 
Then  iook  to  Christ  on  Calvary. 

2  Eehold  his  sacred  hands  stretclvd  wide, 

Fast  nail'd  upon  the  fatal  tree, 
T  he  cruel  spear  thrust  in  his  side  5 
O  look  by  faith  to  Calvary. 

3  See  !  streams  of  blood  flow  from  his  veins  : — 

How  great  must  his  distresses  be ! 
Think  on  his  agonizing  pains, 
When  you  remember  Calvary. 

4  u  *Tis  finish 'd,"  the  Redeemer  cry *d, 

And  paid  th'  amazing  price  for  thee  5 
Then  bow'd  his  sacred  head  and  died, 
O  sinner  look  to  Calvary  ! 

5  Come  fall  with  love  at  Jesus  feet, 

He  surTer'd  all  these  woes  for  thee  ; 
Salvation- work  he  made  complete, 
And  still  remembers  Calvary. 

6  He  reigns  a  Prince  exalted  high, 

An  ever  glorious  Priest  to  be ; 
And  will  not  trembling  souls  deny, 
That  bliss  that  flows  from  Calvary. 

CCLXXIX.     S.  M.     Mtwrov. 
Are  there  few  that  shall  be  saved  ?  Luke  xiii.  23- 

\  T")ESTRUCTION'S  dangVous  road 
-"-"*  What  multitudes  pursue  .' 
While  that  which  leads  the  soul  to  God, 
Is  known  or  sought  by  few. 
3 


280  WORSHIP. 

2  Believers  enter  in  • 

By  Christ  the  narrow  gale; 
But  those  who  yet  are  dead  in  sin, 
Complain  it  is  too  strait. 

3  If  self  must  be  deny '4, 

And  sin  forsaken  quite  ; 
They  rather  choose  the  way  that's  wide, 
And  strive  to  think  it  right. 

4  Encompass'd  by  a  throng, 

On  numbers  they  depend ; 
"  So  many  surely  can't  be  wrong, 
And  miss  a  happy  end." 

5  But  numbers  are  no  mark 

That  men  in  Christ  are  found ; 
A  few  were  sav'd  in  Noah's  ark 
For  many  millions  drown'd. 

6  Lord,  open  sinners'  eyes, 

Their  awful  state  to  see  ; 
And  make  them,  ere  the  storm  arise, 
To  thee  for  safety  flee. 

CCLXXX.     C.  M.     A'eivSelev. 
Christ  is  ours. 

I   Qi\\  EET  are  the  gifts  that  gracious  hea\ 
^  On  true  believers  pours; 
But",  the  best  gift,  is  grace  to  know 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  ours. 

8  Differ,  we  may,  in  age  and  state, 
Learning  and  mental  powers  ; 
But  all  the  saints  may  join  and  shout, 
mi  Dear  Jesus,  thou  art  ours." 

3  Let  those,  who  know  our  Jesus  not, 
Dciigiit  in  earth's  gay  flowers  j 


WORSHIP.  281 

We  glorying  in  our  better  lot, 
Rejoice  that  he  is  ovirs. 

4  Time,  which  this  world,  with  all  its  joys. 

In  eager  baste  devours, 
May  take  inferior  things  away, 
But  Jesus  still  is  ours. 

5  Haste  then,  dull  time,  and  terminate 

Thy  slow  revolving  hours ; 
We  wish,  we  pray,  we  long,  we  pant, 
In  heaven,  to  call  him  ours. 

CCLXXXI.     C.  M.     JYmw*ox. 

Sampson's  Lion.     Judges  xiv.  8. 

1  'T^HE  lion  that  on  Sampson  roar'd, 
-*-    And  thirsted  for  his  blood ; 
With  honey  afterwards  was  stord, 

And  furnish  *d  him  with  food. 

2  Believers,  as  they  pass  along, 

With  many  lions  meet, 
But  gather  sweetness  from  the  strong. 
And  from  the  eater,  meat. 

3  The  lions  rage  and  roar  in  vain, 

For  Jesus  is  our  shield  ; 
Our  losses  prove  a  certain  gain,  . 
Our  troubles  comfort  yield  : 

4  The  world  and  Satan  join  their  strength, 

To  fdl  our  heart  wi*h  fears; 
But  crops  of  joy  we  reap  at  length, 
From  what  we  sow  in  tears. 

5  Afflictions  make  us  love  the  word, 

Stir  up  our  hearts  to  pray?r; 
And  many  precious  proofs  affords 
Of  our  Redeemer's  care, 


282  WORSHIP. 

6  The  lions  roar,  but  cannot  kill ; 
Then  fear  them  not  my  friends  ? 
They  bring  us,  though  against  their  will, 

The  hone;  Jesus  sends. 

CCLXXXN.     L.  M.     Xeivton. 
Plenty  in  the  time  of  dearth.     Gen.  xli.  56. 

1  T\/|  Y  soul  once  had  its  plenteous  years, 
±TrJL  ^n(i  <}110ve  %v*jth  peace  and  comfort  filPd, 
Like  the  fait  kine  and  riperi'd  ears, 

Which  Pharoafi  in  his  dream  beheld. 

2  With  pleasing  frames  and  grace  receiwd, 

With  means  and  ordinances  fed, 
How  happy  for  a  while  I  hVd  ! 
And  little  fear?d  the  want  ofbiead. 

3  But  famine  came  and  left  no  sign 

Of  all  the  plenty  I  had  seen  ; 
Like  the  dry  ears  and  half-starv'd  kine, 
I  then  look?d  withcrd,  faint  and  lean. 

4  To  Joseph  the  Egyptians  went ; 

To  Jesus  I  made  known  my  case ; 
He,  when  my  little  stock  was  spent, 
Open'd  his  magazine  of  grace. 

5  For  he  the  time  of  dearth  foresaw, 

And  made  provision  long  before  ; 
That  famisVd  souls  like  me  might  draw 
Supplies  from  his  unbounded  store. 

6  Now  on  his  bounty  I  depend, 

And  live  from  fear  of  dearth  secure; 
Maintained  by  such  a  mighty  friend, 
I  cannot  want  till  he  is  poor. 

7  O  mourners,  hear  his  gracious  call ! 

i lis  mercy's  door  stands  open  wide; 


wousnip.  283 

I 
And  none  who  come  shall  be  deny'd. 

CCLXXXIII.     C.  M.    tfkwihx. 
Satan  returning.    Mat.  xii.  43,  45. 

1  YM^HEN  Jeans  claims  the  sinner's  heart, 

Where  Satan  rul'd  before, 
The  evil  spirit  must  depart^ 
And  dan  s  return  no  more. 

2  Cut  when  he  goes  without  constraint, 

And  wanders  from  his  home: 
Although  withdrawn,  'tis  but  a  feint, 
He  means  again  to  come. 

3  Some  outward  change  perhaps  is  seen 

If  Satan  quit  the  place  ; 
But  tho'  the  house  seems  swept  and  clean, 
*Ti>  race. 

4  Except  the  Saviour  civ. oil  and  reign 

Within  the  sinner's  mind  : 
Satan,  when  he  returns  again, 
Will  easy  on  trance  find. 

5  With  ra-re  and  malice  seven  fold, 

He  then  resumes  his  sway; 
No  more  by  cheeks  to  be  contro"V, 
No  more  to  go  away. 

;'.  The  signer's  former  state  was  ba  >, 
But  worse  the  latter  far'; 
He  lives  possessed,  blind  and  mad, 
And  dies  in  dark  despair. 

7  Lord  save  me  from  this  dreadtul  end  ! 
:  1  from  tins  heart  of  mine, 
O  drive  ami  ay  the  fiend 

Who  fears  no  v  rice  bat  thine. 

S2 


28$,  woitsinp. 

CCLXXXIV.     L.  M.    JfEwtov. 
Martha  and  Mary.     Liike  x.  38 — 42. 

1  ~\J\  AKTI1A  her  love  and  joy  express' J, 
.lVAj>y  care  to  entertain  her  guest ; 
While  Mary  sat  to  hear  her  Lord, 

And  could  not  bear  to  lose  a  word. 

2  The  principle  in  both  the  same, 
Produc'd  in  each  a  diff'rent  aim  : 
The  one  to  feast  the  Lord  was  led, 
The  other  waited  to  be  fed. 

3  But  Mary  chose  the  better  part, 

Her  Saviour's  words  refresh'd  her  heart  j 
While  busy  Martha  angry  grew, 
And  lost  her  time  and  temper  too. 

4  With  warmth  she  to  her  sister  spoke, 
But  brought  upon  herself  rebuke  : 

"  One  thing  is  needful,  chiefly  one, 
u  Why  do  thy  thoughts  on  many  run  ?T* 

5  How  oft  are  we  like  Martha  vex'd, 
Encumber'd,  hurried,  and  perplex'd? 
White  trifles  so  engross  our  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot. 

6  Lord,  teach  us  this  one  thing  to  choose, 
Viueh  they  who  gain  elm  never  lose; 
Sufficient  in  itself  alone, 

And  needful  were  the  world  our  own 

7  Let  groVling  hearts  the  world  admire, 
Thy  love  is  all  that  I  require! 
Gladly  1  may  the  rest  resign, 

If  the  one  needful  thing  be  mine  ! 


Worship.  285  2S& 

CCLXXXV.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 
Choosing  the  better  part.     Luke  x.  42» 

1  T3ESET  with  snares  on  ev'ry  hand, 
"  In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand  ; 
Saviour  divine,  diffuse  thy  light, 

To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving  treaclrrous  heart 
To  fix  on  Mary's  better  part ; 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day 

For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth>and  skies ; 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 

But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear* 

4  If  thou,  my  Jesus,  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die; 
Secure,  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 

CCLXXXVI.     L.  M.     Afejrfta*. 

Looking  unto  Jesus.     Heb.  xii.  2. 

1  DY  various  maxims,  forms  and  rules, 
-*-*   That  pass  for  wisdom  in  the  schools, 
I  strove  my  passions  to  restrain  ; 

Cut  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 

2  But  since  the  Saviour  I  have  known, 
My  rules  are  all  reduc'd  to  one  ; 
To  keep  my  Lord  by  faith  in  view; 
This  strength  supplies  and  motives  too. 

3  I  see  him  lead  a  suffering  life, 
Patient  amidst  reproach  and  strife: 
And  from  this  pattern  courage  take 
To  bear,  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 


287  WOKSiiip. 

4  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed, 
And  by  the  sight  from  guilt  am  freed; 
Tins  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heav'nly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  us  he  rose, 
Confirms  nry  faith,  disarms  my  foes; 
Satan  I  shame  a:id  overcome, 

By  pointing  to  my  Saviours  tomb. 

6  Exalted  on  his  glorious  throne. 

I  see  him  make  my  cause  his  own  ; 
Then  all  my  anxious  cares  subside, 
For  Jesus  lives  and  will  provide. 

CCLXXXYO.     C.  M.     JTewTo*. 

The  heart  taken.     Luke  xi.  2  1,22. 
\   HPHE  castle  of  the  human  heart 
-*-  Strong  in  its  native  sin  ; 
Is  guarded  well  in  every  part, 
By  him  that  dwells  within. 

2  For  Satan  there  in  arms  resides, 

And  calls  the  place  his  own  ; 
With  care  against  assaults  provides, 
And  rules  as  on  a  throne. 

3  Each  traitor-thought  on  him  as  chief, 

In  blind  obedience  waits; 
And  pride,  self-will,  and  unbelief, 
Are  posted  at  the  gates. 

4  Thus  Satan  for  a  season^  reigns, 

And  keeps  Ills  goods  in  peace  $ 
Tin'  soul  is  pieas'd  to  wear  his  chains, 
fior  vishes  a  releai  ■. 

•  5  But  Jesus  stronger  far  than  he, 
fta  his  appointed  hour. 


WORSHIP.  2SS 

appears  to  set  his  people  free 
From  the  usurper's  pow'r. 

6  "  This  soul  I  bought  with  blood,"  he  says, 

u  And  now  it  shall  be  mine  f 
..   His  voiee  the  strong  one  arm'd  dismays, 
lie  knows  he  must  resign.' 

7  In  spite  of  unbelief  and  pride, 

And  sell*  and  Satan's  art ; 

TJie  gates  of  brass  fly  open  wide, 
And  Jesus  wins  the  heart. 

CCLXXXVIIt    C.  M.    JVif^o>. 
'i'hs  wor%lliri)$.     Luke  xii.  id,  21. 

1  "  TV-TY  barns  are  fu  ores  increase, 

■J-'-*-  "And  riow  for  many  years, 
u  Soul,  eat  and  drink,  and  take  thine  ease, 
*•'  Secure  from  wants  and  fears." 

2  Tims  while  a  worldling  boasted  once, 

As  many  now  presume; 
He  heard  the  Lord  himself  pronounce, 
His  sadden  awful  doom. 

•  This  night,  vain  fool,  thy  soul  must  pass 

"  Into  a  world  unknown  ; 
a  And  who  shall  then  the  stores  poss 

*•'  Which  thou  hast  called  thine  own  !" 

4  Thus  blinded  mortals  fondly  scheme 

For  happiness  below; 
Till  deatli  disturbs  the  pleasing  dream, 
And  they  awake  to  woe. 

5  Ah  who  can  sp^ak  the  vast  dismay 

That  fills  the  sinner's  mind, 
When  torn  by  death's  strong  hand  away, 
He  leaves  his  all  behind. 


2S$  W0KSHI1P. 

6  Wretches,  who  cleave  to  earthly  things 

But  are  not  rich  to  God  j 
Their  dying  hour  is  full  of  stings. 
And  hell  their  dark  abode, 

7  Dear  Saviour  make  us  timely  wise, 

Thy  gospel  to  attend  ; 
That  we  may  live  above  the  skies, 
When  this  poor  life  shall  end. 

CCLXXXIX.     C.  M.     JYEfrroN. 
Iloiv  shall  I  put  thee  among  the  children  & 
Jer,  iii.  19. 
1     A  LAS  !  by  nature  how  depraved, 
-*-*-  How  prone  to  ev'ry  ill ! 
Our  lives  to  Satan  how  enslav'd, 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

%  And  can  such  sinners  be  restor'd, 
Such  rebels  reconciled  ? 
Can  grace  itself  the  means  afford 
To  make  a  foe  a  child  ? 

3  Yes,  grace  has  found  the  wondrous  mean^ 

Which  shall  effectual  prove, 
To  cleanse  us  from  our  countless  sin*. 
And  teach  our  hearts  to  love. 

4  Jesus  for  sinners  undertakes, 

An-1  dies  that  they  might  live; 
His  blood  a  full  atonement  makes,  . 
And  cries  aloud,  u  Forgive." 

5  Yet  one  thing  more  must  grace  provide 

To  bring  us  home  to  God  ; 
Or  we  shall  slight  the  Lord,  who  died, 
And  trample  on  his  blood. 

6  The  holy  Spirit  must  reveal 

The  Saviour's,  work  and  worth  : 


WORSHIP.  29  i* 

Then  the  hard  heart  begins  to  feel 
A  now  and  hcav'nly  birth.    ■» 

7  Thus  bought  with  blood,  and  Born  again, 
Redeem'd  and  sav'd,  by  grace: 
Rebels,  in  God's  own  house  obtain 
A  son's  and  daughter's  place. 

CCXC.    L.  M.    Aeivtov. 

Hoping  for  a  revival. 
1  IV/TY  harp  untun'd,  and  laid  aside, 
^*-*-  (To  cheerful  hours  the  harp  belongs) 
My  cruel  foes,  insulting  cry'd, 

'•  Come,  sing  us  one  of  Zion's  songs.*' 

3  Alas  !  when  sinners  blindly  bold, 
At  Zion  scoff,  and  Zion's  King ; 
When  zeal  declines  and  love  grows  cold 
Is  it  a  day  for  me  to  sing  ? 

3  Time  was,  whene'er  the  saints  I  met, 

With  joy  and  praise  my  bosom  gio\v'd$ 
-  But  now,  like  Eli,  sad  I  sit, 

And  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God. 

4  While  thus  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way. 

To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 
Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say, 
"  Dismiss  dry  fears,  the  ark  is  mine. 

5  u  Though  for  a  time  I  hide  my  face., 

Rely  upon  my  love  and  pow'r : 

Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 

And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour. 

6  a  Take  down  thy  long  neg'eeted  harp, 

I've  seen  thy  tears  and  heard  thy  prayer. 
The  winter  season  has  been  sharp, 
I3ut  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair," 


291  WORSHIP. 

7  Lord,  I  obey,  my  hopes  revive, 

Come  join  with  me,  ye  saints,  and  sing; 
Our  foes  in  vain  against  us  strive, 
For  God  will  help  and  healing  bring. 

CCXCI.     C.  M.     Wew*ok. 
There  the  weary  are  at  rest.     Job  iii.  1 7. 

1  /COURAGE,  my  soul !  behold  the  prize  j 
^  The  Saviour's  love  provides 
Eternal  life  beyond  the  skies, 

For  all  whom  here  he  guides. 

2  The  wicked  cease  from  troubling  there., 

The  weary  are  at  rest ; 
Sorrow  and  sin,  and  pain  and  care, 
No  more  approach  the  blest. 

3  A  wicked  world  and  wicked  heart, 

With  Satan  now  are  join'd  ; 
Eacli  acts  a  too  successful  part 
In  harrassing  my  mind. 

4  In  conflict  with  this  threefold  troop. 

How  weary,  Lord,  am  1 ! 
Did  not  thy  promise  bear  me  up, 
My  soul  must  faint  and  die. 

5  But  lighting  in  my  Saviour's  strength, 

Though  mighty  are  my  toes, 
I  shall  a  conq'ror  be  at  length, 
O'er  all  that  can  oppose. 

6  Then  why,  my  soul,  complain  or  fear ! 

The  crown  of  glory  see  ! 
The  more  1  toil  and  suffer  here, 
The  sweeter  rest  will  be. 


worship.  292  293 

CCXCII.     L.  M      Meiv*on. 

Man  by  Nature,  Grace,  and  Glory. 
■   ¥   ORD,  what  is  man  ?  Extremes  how  wide 
In  this  mysterious  nature  join ! 
The  flesh,  to  worms  and  dust  allied. 
The  soul,  immortal  and  divine! 
1  Divine  at  first,  a  holy  flame 

Kindled  by  the  Almighty's  breath  ; 
Till  stain'd  by  sin,  it  soon  became 

The  seat  of  darkness,  strife  and  death. 

3  But  Jesus,  O  amazing  grace ! 

Assum'd  our  nature  as  his  own, 
Obey'd  and  suffered  in  our  place, 
Then  took  it  with  him  to  his  throne, 

4  Now  what  is  man,  when  grace  reveals 

The  virtue  of  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 
Again  a  life  divine  he  feels, 

Despises  earth,  and  walks  with  God. 

5  And  what,  in  yonder  realms  above, 

Is  ransom'd  man  ordain'd  to  be  ? 
With  honour,  holiness,  and  love, 
No  seraph  so  adorn'd  as  he. 

6  Nearest  the  throne,  and  first  in  song, 

Man  shall  his  hallelujahs  raise  ; 
"While  wond'ring  angels  round  him  throng. 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  his  praise. 
CCXCIII.     L.  M.     jVEivroy. 
Before  Sermon. 

i   ipONFIRM  the  hope  thy  word  allows., 
^    Behold  us  waiting  to  be  fed  ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  satisfy  thy  poor  with  bread : 
'  Drawn  by  thine  invitation,  Lord, 
Thirsty  and  hungry  we  are  eewer 


29 i  295  206         worship 

Now  from  the  fulness  of  thy  word, 
Feast  us  and  send  us  thankful  home, 
CCXCIV.     CM.     AEtrrov. 
Before  Sermon. 

1  HPHY  promise,  Lord,  and  thy  command,. 
-*-    Have  brought  us  here  to-day ; 
And  now  we  humbly  waiting  stand 
To  hear  what  thou  wilt  say.* 
1  Meet  us,  we  pray  with  words  of  peace}. 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  love ; 
From  ail  our  follies  may  we  cease  ; 
More  faithful  may  we  prove. 

CCXCY.     S.  M.    Jtoirattr. 
Before  Sermon. 

1  jJTUNGRY,  and  faint,  and  poor, 
-T-*-  Behold  us,  Lord,  again 
Assembled  at  thy  mercy's  door, 

Thy  bounty  to  obtain. 

2  Thy  word  invites  us  nigh 

Or  we  must  starve  indeed  ; 
For  we  no  money  have  to  buy^ 

No  righteousness  to  plead. 
3*  The  food  our  spirits  want 

Thy  hand  alone  can  give  ; 
Oh,  hear  the  pray'r  of  faith,  and  grant 

That  we  may  eat,  and  live. 

CCXCVI.     L.  M.    JfEirro*. 

Be ut.  xxxiii.  26—29. 

j  "VST  IT  H  Israel's  God  who  can  compare  f 
*  *     Or  who,  like  Israel  happy  are  ! 
O  people  saved  by  the  Lord, 
He  is  thy  shield  and  great  reward  ! 
"/Wmlxixv.  a. 


worship.  297  29S 

ft  Upheld  by  everlasting  arms, 

Thou  art  secur'd  from  foes  and  harms  ; 
In  vain  their  plots,  and  false  their  boas-ts, 
Our  refuge  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts. 

ccxcvii.  c.  m.  m****u 

Before  or  after  Sermon. 

"Vl^E  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies, 
"  v     In  everlasting  day  ; 
Tlirough  floods  and  flames  the  passage  lie** 
But  Jesus  guards  the  way. 

0  The  swelling  flood  and  raging  flame. 

Hear  and  obey  his  word  ; 
Then  let  us  triumph  in  his  name, 
Our  Saviour  is  tlie  Lord. 

CCXCVIE.     C.  M.     Eeen-ezer  Collec* 
Help  laid  en  Christ.     Ps.  lxxxix.  19, 

1  T^ROM  Sinai's  Mount  to  Zioirs  Hill, 
■*-     Insolvents,  haste  away  ; 

The  law's  demand  ye  can't  fulfil, 
For  ye  have  nought  to  pay. 

2  Then  to  the  cross  of  Jesus  now, 

Ye  guilty  souls  repair ; 
There  justice  wears  a  smiling  brow, 
And  mercy  triumphs  there. 

Jo  [His  work  was  great,  ^twas  to  redeem* 
And  bring  to  glory  all 
The  chosen  seed,  beloved  in  him, 
Selected  ere  the  fall.] 

4  And  who  but  the  Redeemer,  say, 
Was  able  to  endure 
The  weight  of  sin  that  on  him  lay, 
And  make  salvation  sure  ? 


$9$  WORSHIP. 

5  Vindictive  wraili,  to  sinners  due, 

His  saered  bosom  tore ; 
And  pains  that  mortals  never  knew, 
Brought  blood  from  every  pore. 

6  Yet  he  was  able  to  fulfil 

Salvation's  glorious  plan, 
The  counsels  of  Jehovah's  will, 
Before  the  world  began. 

CCXCIX.     L.  M.     Eben-ezer  Collec. 

The  Christian* s  Conflict.     Rom.  vii.  24,  25. 

1  "VTI^HY  should  a  son  redecm'd  with  blood, 

"  "      Born  not  of  man,  but  bom  of  God, 
Feel  an  eternal  war  within, 
'Twixt  reigning  grace  and  striving  sin  ? 

2  'Tis  but  to  make  him,  ev'ry  day, 
From  self  to  Jesus  turn  away  ; 
His  very  falls,  do  make  him  wise, 
And  teach  him  where  his  victory  lies. 

3  Who  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  wo, 
Will  to  the  blood  of  sprinkling  go, 
And  seek  salvation  only  there, 
From  all  his  sins,  and  guilt,  and  fear? 

4  What  though  he  finds  himself  deprav'd; 
Yet  he's  in  Christ  a  sinner  sav'd  ; 

And  'tis  a  sign  of  life  >\  ithin, 

To  groan  beneath  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

5  Boasting's  excluded  by  the  cross, 

The  creature's  deeds  are  all  but  dross  j 
Salvation's  free,  'tis  found  alone 
In  Christ,  the  precious  corner-stone. 


lord's  da  v.  300  301 

CCQ.     L.  M*     Eben-lzex. 
Union  with  Jesiis.     Rom.  viii,  35. 

'rPWIXT  Jesus  and  the  chosen  race, 
-*-    Subsists  a  bond  of  sovereign  grace, 
That  hell,  with  its  infernal  train, 
Shall  neYr  dissolve,  or  rend  in  twain. 
This  sacred  bond  shall  never  break, 
Though  earth  should  to  her  centre  shake  ; 
Rest,  doubting  saint,  assured  of  this, 
For  God  has  pledged  his  holiness. 

lie  swore  but  once,  the  deed  was  done, 
*T was  settled  by  the  great  Three-One  ; 
Christ  was  appointee!  to  redeem 
All  that  the  Father  lov'd  in  him'. 

Hail  sacred  union,  firm  and  strong  ! 
How  great  the  grace,  how  sweet  the  song  I 
That  worms  of  earth  should  ever  be 
One  with  incarnate  Deity. 

One  in  the  tomb,  one  when  he  rose, 
One  when  he  triumphed  o'er  his  foes. 
One  when  in  heaven  he  took  his  seat, 
While  seraph's  sung  all  hell's  defeat. 

This  sacred  tie  forbids  their  fears, 
For  all  he  is,  or  has,  is  theirs ; 
Withhim  their  head,  they  stand  or  fall. 
Their  life,  their  surety,  and  their  all. 


,i 


LORD'S  DAY. 

CCCI.     L.  M.    J.  SrEXNErr. 

The  Lord's  Day. 

N<  >THER   six  days*  work  is  done,. 
Another  Lord's  day  is  begun; 
T  2 


oO*2  lord's  day. 

Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  bless'd. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

S  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies  ; 
And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none,  but  he  that  feels  it,  knows. 

4  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view, 
In  various  scenes  both  old  and  new  ; 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past, 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste* 

6  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away  } 

How  .sweet,  a  sabbath  thus  to  spends 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end  ! 

CCCII.     S.  M.     Wat**. 
The  Lord' 6  day, 

1  tTtTElXOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

^        That  saw  the  Lord  aiise; 
Welcome  to  tins  reviving  breast, 
And  those  rejoicing  eyes ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  : 
Here  we  may  sit.  and  see  him  here. 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 


lord's  day.  SS*S 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  liath  heen5 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  .thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

fu  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
Te  everlasting  bliss. 

"CCCIIL     L.  M.    JTeivSblbc 

The  Lord's  dan  morning. 

9     4  WAKE  w^  "heart !  my  saul  arise  ! 
-*-*-  This  is  t\\e  day  believers  prize  : 
Improve  this  sabbath  then  with  care ; 
Another  may  not  be  thy  share. 

2  O  solemn  thought  I — Lord  give  me  power 
Wisely  to  fill  up  every  hour ; 

O  for  the  wings  of  faith  and  love 
To  bear  my  heart  and  soul  above  ! 

3  Jesus,  -assist,  nor  let  me  fail 

To  worship  thee  within  the  vale; 
To  glorify  thy  matchless  grace, 
To  see  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 

4  Be  with  me  in  thy  house  to-day, 

And  tune  my  heart  to  praise  and  pray ; 
Command  thy  word  to  fall,  like  dew? 
Refreshing,  quickening  all  anew 

5  Call  forth  my  thoughts  and  let  them  rovs 
O'er  the  green  pastures  of  <hy  love  ; 

O  let  not  sin  prevent  my  rest, 

Nor  keep  me  from  my  Saviour's  breast, 

6  C*ive  to  thy  church  a  large  increase, 

I  her  pr<Jsp*iritj  and  peacSe ; 


iOi  SO 6  lord's  day; 

May  all  the  saints  in  Zion  say, 
O  happy y happy ,  happy  day  ! 

CCCIV.     P.  M.     Baltimore  Collet 
To  be  sung  before  going  to  jniblic  worship. 

1  HTVUE  Saviour  meets  his  flock  to-day, 
-*■    Shall  I,  in  sloth,  abide  at  home  r 
Shall  I  behind  the  people  stay, 

When  Jesus  says  "There  yet  is  room":'" 
I'll  go,  it  is  a  place  of  prayer, 
Who  knows  but  Cod  will  meet  me  there  ? 

2  Remove  temptation,  O  my  Lord, 

And  all  my  enemies  restrain 
That  strive  to  keep  me  from  thy  word, 

In  quest  of  ease  or  worldly  gain  : 
And  till  the  bridegroom  shall  appear 
May  I  be  still  engaged  in  prayr.' 

CCCY.     C.  M.     CENyic. 
Lord's  day  evening. 

1  T1TITEN,  ()  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 

'  *      Behold  thee  all  serene? 
Blest  m  perpetual  sabbath-day. 
Without  a  veil  between  ? 

2  Assist  me  -while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares: 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  theu  accept  my  prayers. 

3  [Release  my  soul  from  every  chain . 

No  more  hell's  captive  led  ; 
And  pardon  a  repenting  child, 
For 

4  Spare  me,  my  God.  O  spare  ihe  soul. 

'  That  err 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS.  SOG 

Take  ail  that  I  possess  below, 
And  give  thyself  to  me.] 

Thy  Spirit,  O  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  ways  to  ceaseless  joys, 

To  sabbaths  without  end. 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 
CCCVI.     L.  M.     Ripporfs  Szlec. 

The  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord.     Isct.  lxiii.  7* 

1  4  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

Jr*-  And  sing  thy  great   Redeemer's  praise  ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me  : 
His  loving-kindness  O  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all : 
He  sav?d  me  from  my  lost  estate  : 
His  loving  kindness  O  how  great! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  saiely  leads  my  soul  along : 

His  loving-kindness  O  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick,  and 'thunder  d  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood  : 
His  loving  kindness  O  how  good  ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart, 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 


S07  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

O  !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death  ! 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day. 
And  sing  with  rapture  and  surprise 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

CCCVII.     L.  M.     CorvpEi?. 

Exhortation  to  Prayer. 

1  *\T7TI  AT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 

*  *     In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat  ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw ; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  christian's  armour  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles,  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  ; 

But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

5  Have  you  no  words  ?  ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain^ 
And  fill  your  fellow  creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent ; 

Your  cheerful  songs  would  ofiener  be, 
*  Hear  what  the  Lord  ha*  done  for  me." 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS.         308    309 

CCCYIII.     C.  31.     JV'ejvSel. 
Encouragement. 

1  T>  EJOICE,  believer  in  the  Lord, 
-*-*'  Who  makes  your  cause  his  own  * 
Tlie  hope  that's  built  upon  his  word 

Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

2  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road, 

And  feeble  is  your  arm  : 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

3  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 

Or,  fainting,  shall  not  die  .' 
Jesus,  the  strength  of  ev'ry  saint, 
Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 

4  Though  now  unseen  by  outward  sense, 

Faith  sees  him  always  near, 
A  guide,  a  glory,  a  defence  ; 
Then  what  have  you  to  fear  ? 

5  As  surely  as  he  overcame, 

And  triumph'd  once  for  you  ; 
So  surely  you  that  love  his  name 
Shall  triumph  in  him  too. 

CCCIX.    CM.    Afejr&si; 

Frayer. 

i  "TVTOW,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 
-L^    And  make  thy  glory  known; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  £ee\, 
Oh  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  thy  throne,  * 
And  plead  the  Saviours  name: 
For  all  that  we  can  call  our  own. 
Is  vanity  ancl  shame. 


310    311  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

3  Send  down  thy  spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more ; 
That  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  lov'd  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 

In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

CCCX.     CM.     New  8 el. 

Happy  the   Christian. 

1  XTOW  happy  is  the  christian's  state  ! 
-*"*■  His  sins  are  all  forgiv'n  ; 

A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace 
And  lifts  his  hope  to  heav'n. 

2  Though  in  the  rugged  path  of  life, 

He  heaves  the  pensive  sigh  ; 
Yet,  trusting  in  his  God,  he  finds 
Deliv'ring  grace  is  nigh. 

3  If,  to  prevent  his  wand'ring  steps, 

He  feels  the  chastening  rod ; 
The  gentle  stroke  shall  bring  him  back 
To  his  forgiving  God. 

4  And  when  the  welcome  message  comes, 

To  call  his  soul  away  ; 
His  soul  in  raptures  shall  ascend 
To  everlasting  day. 

CCCXI.     CM.     JVhwSel. 

The  pilgrim's  safety. 

1   ^ING,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
^   Your  great  deliverer  sing  5 
Pilgrims,  for  '/ion's  city  bound, 
fie  joyful  in  your  King. 


SOCIETY    MEETINGS.  31^ 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  rais'd ; 

How  holy,  and  how  plain ; 
Nor  shall  the  simplest  travellers  err., 
Nor  ask  the  way  in  vain. 

3  No  rav'ning  lion  shall  destroy, 

No  lurking  serpent  wound  : 
Pleasure  and  safety,  peace  and  praise, 
Through  all  the  path  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road ; 
Till  to  the  sacred  Mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  smiling  God. 

5  March  then  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  hearts^ 
While  traveling  up  the  hill. 

CCCXII.     L.  M.     A'eivSel. 

God  thinking  on  his  saints. 

1  T>OTH  poor  and  needy,  Lord,  am  I, 
■*-*  Therefore  to  thee  my  soul  doth  cry, 
Dear  Saviour,  canst  thou  think  upon 

A  helpless,  weak,  unworthy  worm. 

2  My  wants  are  many  ;  great  indeed, 
And  sore  and  pressing  is  my  need  : 
Oh  !  think  on  me,  and  bear  me  up, 
Jesus,  the  sinner's  only  prop. 

3  Ah,  Lord  I  I  feel  my  poverty, 
My  wretchedness  and  misery  : 
Blest  evidence,  by  this  I'm  taught 
The  Lord  in  truth  on  me  hath  thought. 

4  Dear  Father,  condescend  to  hear 

My  heart's  request  and  fervent  pray'r ; 
As  thou  hast  thought  on  worthless  me, 
Help  niv  poor  soul  to  think  on  thee. 
U 


313  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

§  When  unbelief  would  me  distress, 
Sin ,  guilt,  and  hell,  destroy  my  peace  ; 
These  gracious  words  shall  set  me  free, 
The  Lord  my  God  doth  think  on  me.'j 

6  My  soul  shall  rest  upon  her  God, 
And  trust  in  his  unerring  word; 
Believing  this  great  mystery, 
Though  poor,  the  Lord  doth  think  on  me. 
CCCXIII.     L.  M.     Med  let. 
Submission.     PsaZ.  46.  10. 

1  1"    ET  me,  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all, 
-*-^   Low  at  thy  footstool  humbly  fall, 
And  while  I  feel  thy  ehast'ning  rod, 
Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

2  When  or  wherever  thou  shalt  smite, 
I'll  own  thee  kind  and  always  right ; 
And  underneath  the  heaviest  load 
Be  stilt,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

3  Dost  thou  my  earthly  comforts  slay 
And  take  beloved  ones  away  ? 

Yet  will  my  soul  revere  the  rod, 
Be  still  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 
4>  Yes,  be  my  trials  great  or  small, 
There's  sure  a  needs-be  for  them  all; 
And  all  thy  dealings  I'll  applaud, 
Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

5  Let  me  not  murmur  nor  repine 
Under  these  trying  strokes  of  thine  ; 
But  while  I  walk  the  mournful  road, 
Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

6  Still  let  this  truth  support  my  mind, 
Thou  caifst  not  err,  nor  be  unkind  ; 
And  thus  may  !  improve  the  rod. 
Be  still,  and  know  (hat  thou  art  God. 

7  Thy  love  their it  make  in  heave!)  appear,. 
hi  nil  I've   borne  oi-  stifUM-ed  here: 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS.       314    315 

Let  me,  till  brought  to  that  abode 
lie  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

3  There  when  my  happy  sou!  shall  rise, 
To  be  with  Jesus  in  the  skies, 
I  shall,  as  ransomed  by  his  blood, 
rever  sing,  Thou  art  my  God. 

CCCX1V.    C.  M.     IPJfrs. 

The  Penitent's  plea. 

1  f\  GOD  of  mercy  !  hear  my  call, 
^^   My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 

That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace. 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifers  slain. 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  : 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  opprest  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise 
A  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

CCCXV.     S.  M.     JVejfSel. 

The  christian  soldier. 

1  QOLDTEKS  of  Christ,  be  bold, 
^   In  Zion's  ways  stand  fast, 
Cleave  to  the  Lord  and  you  shall  find 

All  will  be  well  at  last. 

2  Great  numbers  will  oppose, 

And  many  snares  be  laid  ; 
But  Christ  will  be  your  strong  defence; 
Then  never  be  dismay'd. 


316  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

3  Upon  the  throne  of  grace  ; 

Jehovah  doth  appear ; 
Fight  the  good  fight  ye  ransom'd  throng. 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

4  Fear  not  your  num'rous  foes, 

O'er  all  you  shall  prevail : 
And  live,  and  sing  redeeming  love, 
When  they'll  lament  and  wail. 

5  Hark,  hark,  ye  ransom'd  race, 

Your  captain  cries,  u  Fight  on," 
Soon  ye  shall  mount  the  lofty  skies, 
And  stand  around  the  throne. 

6  Great  God,  send  down  thy  pow'r, 

And  make  thy  saints  arise, 

Boldly  to  fight  and  conquer  all, 

And  then  receive  the  prize. 

CCCXVI.     S.  JM.     Net?  Sel. 
The  same. 

1  |^(OME,  all  who  love  to  pray, 
^^   On  Jesus  cast  your  care  ; 
And  ev'ry  praying  soul  shall  find 

He  loves  to  answer  pray'r. 

2  See  how  he  looks,  and  smiles, 

From  yonder  shining  throne ; 
Pleas'd,  he  attends  your  ev'ry  pray'r, 
And  sends  rich  blessings  down  ! 

3  Ye  hung'ring,  thirsting  souls, 

O  pray,  and  never  faint ; 
Fresh  scenes  of  love  our  Lord  displays 
To  ev'ry  praying  saint. 

4  And  whither  should  we  go, 

But  to  a  throne  of  grace  ? 
For  there  we  prove  celestial  joys, 
And  find  substantial  peace. 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS.  217  318 

Lord,  from  thy  throne  behold 

Thy  saints  assembled  here, 
Whose  hedrts  ascend  with  warm  desire 

To  fee]  thy  presence  near. 

CCCXYIi.     CM.     JVkjvSel. 
A  gracious  God. 
1V/JY  soul,  arise  in  joyful  lays. 
-*-"-*-  Renounce  this  earthly  clod. 
Tune  all  thy  powers  in  sweetest  praise, 

And  sing,  thy  gracious  God. 
When  in  my  heart  hisheav  nly  love 

He  sweetly  sheds  abroad. 
How  joyfully  he  makes  me  prove 

He  is  my  gracious  God. 
In  all  my  trials  here  below, 

I'll  humbly  bear  the  rod, 
For  this,  through,  grace,  I  surely  know, 

lie's  still  my  gracious  God. 
In  all  the  ways  through  which  I've  pass'd, 

And  all  the  paths  Fve  trod, 
It  ever  has  appeard  at  last 

That  he's  my  gracious  God. 
When  in  my  last  departing  hour 

I  pass  through  death's  cold  flood, 
Upheld  by  sovereign  love  and  pow'r, 

I'll  sing,  my  gracious  God. 
But  when  he  shall  my  spirit  bring 

To  heav'n,  my  bless'd  abode, 
There  to  eternity  I'll  sing, 

Thou  art  my  gracious  God. 
(  CCXYIII.     L.  ;M.     Boston  Cor. 
Come,  see  a  man,  cjj'c.     John  iv.  29. 
TESTS,  dear  Lord,  we  bless  ins  name. 
And  \o\  ful  sing  his  glorious  fame  : 
V  3 


319  SOCIETY  MEETINGS* 

He  wrought  salvation's  wondrous  planf 
Come,  sinners,  come  and  see  the  man. 

2  He  kindly  calls  the  sin-sick  soul, 

Heals  all  his  wounds,  and  makes  him  whole  t, 
He  saves,  and  none  beside  him  can ; 
Come,  sinners,  come  and  see  the  man. 

3  Mourner,  he  tells  you  what  you've  done, 
What  dreadful  lengths  in  sin  you've  runj 
'Tis  he  this  work  in  you  began, 

Then  don't  despair, — come  see  the  man. 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  the  Lord, 
Trust  in  his  name,  receive  his  word; 
Tho'  long  in  sin  you  boldly  ran, 
There  yet  is  hope  .'  come,  see  the  man, 

5  Thus  Jesus,  when  at  Jacob's  well, 
Did  to  the  woman  all  things  tell ; 
Smit  with  his  love,  at  once  she  ran, 
And  others  call'd,  come,  see  the  man. 

6  Gladly  she  told  to  all  around 
What  a  dear  Saviour  she  had  found, 
And  straight  to  preach  his  love  began ; 
Sure  this  is  Christ,  come,  see  the  man. 

CCCXIX.     CM.     Broaddus's  Cot. 
Bosom  friend. 

1  f\  THAT  I  had  a  bosom  friend, 
^^  To  Jell  my  secrets  to  ! 

On  whose  advice  1  might  depend 
In  every  thing  I  do. 

2  How  do  I  wander  up  and  down, 

And  no  one  pities  me  ; 
I  seem  a  stranger  quite  unknown, 
A  child  of  miser}';. 


SOCIETY    MEETINGS.  319 

T>  None  lends  an  ear  to  my  complaint, 
Nor  minds  my  cries  or  tears : 
None  comes  to  cheer  nic,  though  I  faint, 
Nor  my  vast  burden  bears. 

4  Whilst  others  live  in  mirth  and  ease. 

And  feel  no  Want  or  woe, 
Through  this  waste  howling  wilderness 
I  full  of  sorrows  go. — 

5  O  faithless  soul !  to  reason  thus. 

And  murmur  without  end  ; 
Did  Christ  expire  upon  the  cross, 
And  is  not  he  thy  friend  ? 

6  Why  dost  thou  envy  carnal  men, 

And  think  their  state  so  blest  ? 
How  great  salvation  hast  thou  seen  I 
And  Jesus  is  thy  rest ! 

7  What  can  this  lower  world  afford 

Compared  with  gospel-grace  ~: 
Thy  happiness  is  in  the  Lord* 
And  thou  shall  see  his  face  ! 

8  Can  present  grief  be  counted  greaf 

Compar'd  with  future  woes? 
Or  transient  pleasures  seem  so  sweet 
Compar'd  with  endless  joys? 

9  How  soon  will  God  withdraw  the  sceuef 

And  burn  the  world  he  made  ! 
Then  wo  to  carnal  sinful  men — 
My  soul  lift  lip  thy  head  ! 

10  Thy  Saviour  is  thy  real  friend. 

Constant  and  true  ana  good  : 
He  will  be  with  thee  to  the  end, 
And  bring  thee  snih  to  God. 
H  Then  why,  my  sou!,  art  thou  so  sad? 
When  wiii  thy  sigbsjje  o'er? 


T>20  321  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

Rejoice  in  Jesus  and  be  glad, 
Rejoice  for  ever  more. 

CCCXX.     L.M.     Swain. 

Christ  the  only  refuge  for  poor  sinners. 

1  ^NNERS,  away  from  Sinai  fly  ! 
^  To  Calv'ry's  bloody  scene  repair, 
Behold  the  Prince  of  glory  die, 

And  read  your  peace  and  pardon  there ! 

2  Search  into  every  opeird  wound  ; 

Trace  the  sharp  scourge,  the  nails,  the  spear, 
And  full  salvation  will  be  found 
In  crimson  letters  written  there. 

3  No  works  of  man.  to  raise  the  sum. 

Or  pay  the  ransom,  must  be  brought ; 
Helpless  and  poor  to  Jesus  come, 
Nor  hope  to  bring  a  perfect  thought. 

4  Your  faith,  your  hope,  and  rigliteousnes  ;, 

Are  treasur'd  up  in  him  alone  ; 

Your  rich  supplies  of  grace  and  peace, 
Spring  from  the  works  your  Lord  has  done. 

CCCXXT.     L.  M,     Sivaix. 
Union  to  Christ. 

1  X&^IIY  should  the  saints  be  filPd  with,  dread. 

'*     Or  yield  their  joys  to  slavish  fear  ? 
Heav'n  can't  be  1\\\\.  which  holds  the  head, 
'Till  ev'ry  member's  present  there  .' 

2  In  heav'n  tlie  head — the  members  here*— 

Ten  thousand  thousand,  yet  but  one  ! 
So  far  asunder,  yet  so  near! 

Some  yet  imborri — some  round  the  throne. 
5  ib;\v  bi  ■  m  ^!!i:ic\s  ! 

When  it  display* eternal  lore; 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS.         322  32S 

Instructing  by  these  dazzling  lines 

The  earth  beneath  and  heav'n  above ! 


CCCXXII.     L.M.    P . 

Experience. 

1  \    SINNER  from  my  birth  I've  been; 
-^*-  In  rising  youth  'twas  plainly  seen  ; 
For  sixteen  years  I  stray 'd  from  God, 
Without  concern,  the  downward  road. 

2  In  sickness  then  I  felt  a  shock, 
'Twas  sore,  but  ah  !  'twas  soon  forgot ; 
Alas  !  I  turn'd  to  sin  again, 

And  carnal  pleasures  sooth'd  my  pain. 

3  Thus  thrice  with  fear  I  was  alarm'd ; 
Thrice  back  again  my  heart  was  charm'd; 
I  fear'd  the  dire  rewards  of  sin, 

But  Jov'd  not  holiness  within. 

4  Then  th'  eternal  spirit  spoke, 
And  blasted  all  my  legal  hope : 
Convinc'd  me  of  my  dreadful  state, 
And  then  1  cry'd,  "  It  is  too  late." 

5  But  O!  th'  incarnate  Son  of  God, 
When  I  was  sinking — took  my  load .' 
The  father  show'd  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  said  my  name  was  writ  in  heav'n. 

6  Come  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Who  long  have  known  redeeming  love; 
Assist  an  Infant  in  the  road, 

To  praise  the  holy  Triune  God. 

CCCXXIII.     C.  M.     Evan.  Magaz. 
It  is  I.  Matt.  xiv.  27.  Mark  vi.  50.  John  vi.  20c 
1   "V^HEN  storm  and  tempest  loudly  howl, 
"  "    And  clouds  obscure  the  sky ; 


3$&  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

When  lightnings  flash  find  thunders  roll. 
Be  not  afraid — 'tis  I. 

2  If  doubts  about  a  future  state 

Extort  the  serious  cry 
What  shall  I  do  ?  my  sins  how  great  f 
Be  not  afraid — His  I. 

3  While  Satan  aims  a  fiery  dart, 

Temptations  make  thee  sigh; 
Believe  in  me  ;  Fll  keep  thy  heart  j 
Be  not  afraid — 'tis  I. 

4  Should  health  and  wealth,  and  friends  forsake. 

And  death  itself  draw  nigh  ; 
Tho'  heart  should  break,  and  nature  shake  j 
Be  not  afraid — His  I. 

5  'Tis  I  who  liv'd—'tis  I  who  died, 

That  thou  might'st  reign  on  high ; 
Behold  my  hands,  my  feet,  my  side, 
Jlndhe  convinced  'tis  I. 

CCCXXIV.     CM.     P . 

Eternity. 

1  THTERNITY!  unequallM  thought  I 
*-^  What  infinite  concerns 

Await  the  millions  yet  untaught 
To  think  of  death's  alarms  I 

2  Eternity  !  O  boundless  word  ! 

To  each  believer  sweet ; 
There  saints  for  ever  with  the  Lord 
Shall  dwell  in  bliss  complete. 

3  Eternity  !  O  dreadful  sound, 

To  souls  afraid  of  death  ; 
To  sinners  not  in  Jesus  found, 
When  God  demands  their  breath. 


SOCIETY    MEETINGS.  325 

The  wretch  his  sinful  race  has  run  ! 

His  body's  rack'd  with  pains* 
His  pleasures  and  his  gods  are  gone 

And  all  his  hopes  are  vain. 
But  O  !  the  never-dying  soul, 

Laden  with  guilt  and  fear, 
Though  boundiess  horrors  thiough  it  roll 

JIust  at  the  bar  appear; — 
Must  see  that  God  whose  word  and  ways-' 

And  saints  it  once  contemn'd ; 
Must  sink  bcngath  the  flaming  waves 
And  dwell  amongst  the  damrrd. 

CCCXXV.    C/M.    'ftemxpn 

Ji  sight  of  the  Cross. 
TN  e\  H  long  I  took  delight, 
-*-  Uuaw'd  by  shame  or  tear; 
'Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight 

And  stopped  my  wild  career. 
I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood ; 
Who  h\vd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 

A  s  near  the  cross  I  stood. 
Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath 

Can  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 

Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 
My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt, 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair ; 
1  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 
Alas !  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  now  my  tears  were  vain ; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid, 

For  J  the  Lord  have  slain  ! 


326  SOCIETY   MEETINGS. 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive, 
"  This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid 
"  I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

7  AVith  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy 

My  spirit  now  is  fill'd, 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 

CCCXXVI.     L.M.     HARf. 

The  stony  heart. 

1  /^H  !  for  a  glance  of  heav'nly  day, 
^^  To  take  this  stubborn  stone  away, 
To  thaw  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quake, 
The  seas  can  roar  the  mountains  shake  $ 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 

But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
Dear  Lord  !  an  adamant  would  melt ; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  move  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments  too,  uuaw'd  1  hear, 
Amazing  things!  which  de\ils  tear; 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  But  one  can  yet  perform  the  deed ; 
That  one  in  all  his  grace  I  need; 
Thy  spirit  can  from  dross  refine 
And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

6  O  breath  of  life,  breathe  on  my  soul  I 
On  me  let  streams  of  mercy  roll : 
"Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine* 


SOCIETY    MEETINGS.         327  328 

CCCXXVII,     L.  M.     Salt.  Col. 
Praying  for  Relations. 

1  "|Z~  JND  souls,  who  for  the  miseries  moan, 
-*^  Of  those  who  seldom  mind  their  own. 
Aiul  deal  your  zeal  with  cold  disdain, 
Resolved  to  make  your  labours  vain. 

2  You,  whose  sincere  affection  tends 
To  help  your  dear  ungrateful  friends, 
Who  think  you  foes,  or  mad,  or  fools, 
Because  you  love  their  ruin'd  souls. 

3  Though  dead  to  ev'ry  warning  given, 
T^hey  scorn  to  walk  with  you  to  heav'n, 
Bui  often  think,  and  sometimes  say, 
They'll  never  go,  if  that's  the  way. 

4  Though  they  the  word  of  truth  resist, 
Yea,  ridicule  your  faith  in  Chyist; 
Though  they  blaspheme,  oppose,  contemn. 
And  hate  you  for  your  love  to  them  : 

5  One  secret  way  is  left  you  still, 

To  do  them  good  against  their  will : 
Here  they  can  no  obstruction  give, 
You  may  do  this  without  their  leave. 

6  Fly  to  the  throne  of  grace  by  prayer. 
And  pour  out  all  your  wishes  there; 
Effectual  fervent  prayer  prevails, 
When  every  other  method  fails. 

CCCXXVIII.     L.  M.     B alt.  Col. 
"  Be  not  afraid,  it  is  IP    Matt.  xiv.  27.    Marl 

vi.  50.     John  vi.  20. 
1   /CHILDREN  of  God,  renounce  yourfeart 
^  Lo  !  Jesus  for  your  help  appears, 
And  loudly  speaks  as  he  draws  nigh, 
c;  Be  not  afraid,  for  it  is  I.*" 

X 


339  SOCIETY    MEETINGS, 

2  When  in  the  awful  tempest  tost, 

You  feel  your  Strength  and  courage  lost, 
And  mighty  waves  roll  o'er  your  head, 
Your  Lord  is  near,  be  not  afraid, 

3  When  mournful  tidings  from  afaij 
Or  nations  raise  tumultuous  war, 
And  wine  their  devastation  spread, 
Yet  he  is  near,  be  not  afraid. 

4  The  famine,  pestilence  and  sword, 
Are  all  obedient  to  his  word  ; 

He,  riding  on  the  stormy  sky, 
Says,  "  Fear  not  ye,  for  it  is  I." 

5  When  earthly  joys  are  from  you  torn, 
Or  when  with  heart-felt  grief  you  mourn, 
To  see  your  dear  relations  dead, 

Yet  Jesus  lives,  be  not  afraid. 

6  When  fieice  disease  attacks  your  frame, 
Your  Saviour's  love  is  still  the  same ; 

In  death's  dark  shade  you  need  not  (ear, 
For  Jesus  will  be  with  you  there. 

7  When  stars  are  from  their  orbits  hurl'd, 
And  Haines  consume  this  lower  world, 
Ev'n  then  your  .Judge  will  smiling  cry, 
a  Be  not  afraid,  for  it  is  U' 

CCCXXIX.     CM.     Balt.Col. 

u  In  me  ijt  skull  have  peace."'     Jvhn  xvi.  33. 

1  "Y~E  saints  attend  the  Saviour's  voire, 

-*-   Believe  his  word  of  grace  ; 
lie  says,  and  let  our  souls  rejoice  ! 
In  nie.  ye  shall  have  peace. 

2  Though  storms  and  tempests  round  you  roar, 

And  foes  and  fears  increase  j 


SOCIETY    MEETINGS.  330 

lit-  says,  and  what  could  he  say  more, 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

0  What  though  afflictions  still  abound, 

Your  troubles  still  increase. 
He  says,  and  0  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

4  What  though  your  hearts  with  sorrow  bleed. 

And  sighs  and  tears  increase; 
He  says,  and  it  is  true  indeed  ! 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

5  Tho*  you  shall  pass  thro'  death's  coid  flood. 

To  gain  your  wislrd  release. 
He  says,  and  sure  he'll  make  it  good, 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

6  When  you  his  face  in  glory  view, 

Where  joy  can  ne'er  decrease  ; 
Eternity  shall  prove  it  true, 
In  him  ye  shall  have  peace. 

CCCXXX.     C.  M.     TiEEour's  Col, 
The  complaint  of  an  awakened  sinner, 

1  f\  WHAT  a  state  my  soul  is  in  ! 
^'  Nor  can  I  e'er  be  blest, 
Without  release  from  guilt  and  sin, 

Or  find  a  moment's  rest. 

2  I  hear  that  Christ  is  passing  by, 

Poor  sinners  to  relieve; 
But  ah  !  I  must  in  darkness  lie, 
Until  I  can  believe. 

9  My  stupid  mind  and  stubborn  wu% 
Cham  down  my  soul  to  death, 
And  here  I  groan  in  darkness  stilly 
Without  one  spark  of  faitlu 


331  THE  CHURCH. 

1  O  God,  for  my  poor  soul  appear, 
And  make  my  foes  submit ; 
Unlock,  unlock  this  prison  door, 
And  bring  me  from  the  pit. 

5  Pul!  down  the  pride  within  my  heart  5 

From  blindness  set  me  free; 
May  I  with  every  idol  part, 
And  give  myself  to  thee. 

6  O  let  me  feel  thy  love  divine, 

And  hear  thy  healing  voiee ; 
Until  I  know  that  thou  art  mine, 
I  never  can  rejoice. 


THE  CHURCH. 

A  BUILDING  :  AND  WELL  DEFENDED. 

CCCXXXI.     L.  M.     Watt's. 

God  the  glory  and  defence  of  Zion. 

1  OTAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
-"-  The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 
Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode  : 

Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  arc  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  ofheav'nly  warriors  waits; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 


Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage, 
Against  his  throne  in  vain  they  rage  ; 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

Then  let  us  still  in  Zion  dwell; 

Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  earth  and  hell  5 


the  cnrucir. 

His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground. 
Like  bra/.cn  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  i<  otir  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ; 
Swift  as  the  Hooting  moments  rim, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

A  GARDEN. 
CCCXXXII.     C.  M.     Sivaik. 

The  garden  of  grace. 

1  4     GARDEN  I'enc'd  from  common  ear tfa 
^~  By  special  sov'reign  grace. 
Enrich* d  by  plants  of  heav'mV  birth, 

The  Chureh  of  Jesus  is. 

2  His  gospel  is  the  open  sky. 

His  love  the  shining  sun  ; 
Rivers  of  peace,  which  never  dry. 
Through  all  this  garden  run. 

3  His  spirit  is  the  hcav'nly  wind 

That  o'er  this  garden  blows  ; 

And  opY.ing  each  renewed  mind, 

The  Saviours  image  shows. 

I  Faith,  like  an  ivy.  to  the  rock 

(That  stands  for  ever,)  cleave- ; 
Ami  through  the  tempest's  loudest  shock. 
Eternal  calm  perceives. 

5  Assurance,  like  a  cedar,  rears 
It's  stately  branches  high) 
Beyond  the  reach  of, doubts  a:1 
And  blossoms  in  the  sky. 


\  <- 


333    33*  THE  CHITRCH. 

ASKING  THE  WAY  TO  ZION. 
CCCXXX11I.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 
Jinking  ifle  way  to  Zion.     Jer.  1.  5. 

1  TNQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way, 
-*-  That  leads  to  lion's  hill, 

And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determiifd  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around 

Your  pious  march  to  join; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  O  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer  ! 

4  O  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands, 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands-. 

CHURCH  MEETINGS. 
CCCXXXIV.    S.  M.    S.  SrENNErr. 
Praise  for  conversion.     Psalm  Ixiv.  16, 
i   /^ORIE,  ye  that  tear  the  Lord, 
V*  And  listen  while  I  tell, 
How  narrowly  my  feet  escap'd 
The  snares  of  death  and  helL 

2  The  flatt'ring  joys  of  sense 

AssailM  my  foolish  heart. 
While  Satan,  with  malicious  skill, 
Guided  the  poisonous  dnrt. 

3  I  fell  beneath  the  stroke, 

Out  fell  to  rise  again ; 


THE  CHURCH.  S3 6 

My  anguish  rous'd  me  into  life, 
And  pleasure  sprung  from  pain. 

4  Darkness  and  shame  and  grief 

Oppress'd  my  gloomy  mind ; 
I  look'd  around  me  for  relief, 
But  no  relief  could  find. 

5  At  length,  to  God  I  cry'd ; 

He  heard  my  plaintive  sigh, 
He  heard,  and  instantly  he  sent 
Salvation  from  on  high. 

6  My  drooping  head  he  rais'd, 

My  bleeding  wounds  he  heal'd, 
Pardon'd  my  sins,  and  with  a  smile 
The  gracious  pardon  seal'd. 

7  O  !  may  I  ne'er  forget 

The  mercy  of  my  God  ; 
Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 
His  loudest  praise  abroad. 

CCCXXXV.     CM.     Rip.Sel, 

^The  Conversion  of  sinners  a  matter  for  Prayer 
and  Praise. 

\  'X*  HERE7s  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth, 
-■-  When  prodigals  return, 
To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice, 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 

2  "  Come  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath  done/* 

Is  a  reviving  sound  : 
O  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea; 
E'en  all  the  globe  around. 

3  Often,  O  sovereign  Lord,  renew 

The  wonders  of  this  day  j 


336  THE  CHURCH. 

That  Jesus  here  may  see  his  seed, 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 

4  Great  God  the  work  is  all  thine  own, 
Thine  he  the  praises  too, 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Give  thee  the  glory  due. 

CCCXXXVI.     C.  M.     Newton. 
Jlj)ostacy — Will  ye  also  go  away  f 

1  TljTHEN  any  turn  from  Zioirs  way, 

^*    (Alas!  what  numhers  do  !) 

Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too  r" 

2  Ah,  Lord!  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast ; 
I  feel  I  must  1  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know. 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me : 

To  whom,  or  whither,  could  I  go, 

If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt  I  rest  assur'd 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd, 

Could  never  reach  my  case  ; 
Nor  can  1  hope  relief  to  find, 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

\'.d  bid  iiiv  fears  depart; 
No  love  but  thine  can  make  mc  bless'd. 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 


TUB  CHURCH.  33/ 

\\  has!  anguish  lias  that  question  stirrd, 

1 1*  1  will  also  g0? 
Yet,  Lord,  reiving  on  thy  word, 

I  humbly  answer;,  NdJ 

CCCXXWII.     L.M.     Steele. 

To  whom  shall  we  go  but  unto  thee  9  or,  Life  and 
safety  in  Christ  alone.     John  vi.  67 — o.>. 

1  npiior  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
-*-  My  Refuge,  my  almighty  Friend — 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 

On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  : 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
One  glimpse  6f  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternanife  thy  words  impart, 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives, 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  comhine, 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call: 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Thy  name  my  inmost  powers  adore. 

Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care  : 
Depart  from  thee — (is  death, — 'tis  more 
'Tis  endless  ruin,  deep  despair! 
S  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie. 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine: 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
JPor  life,  eternal  lii'e  is  thine. 


333    339  THE  CHURCH. 

OCCXXXVIII.     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selek 
Deliverance.    Num.  xxiii.  23. 

1  T^TIIAT  hath  God  wrought!  might  Israel 

say  j 
When  Jordan  rolled  its  tide  awfey* 
And  gave  a  passage  to  their  bands, 
Safely  to  march  across  its  sands. 

2  What  hath  God  wrought !  might  well  be  said} 
When  Jesus,  rising  from  the  dead, 
Scattered  the  shades  of  Pagan  night, 

And  bless\l  the  nations  with  his  light. 

1   What  hath  God  wrought !  O  blissful  theme  ! 
Are  we  redeemed  and  call'd  by  him  ? 
Shall  we  be  led  die  desert  through? — 
And  sale  arrive  at  glory  too  ! — 

4  The  news  shall  every  harp  employ, 
Fill  evVy  tongue  with  rapt' rous  joy ; 
When  shall  we  join  the  heavenly  throngs 
To  swell  the  triumph  and  the  song  ! 

CCCXXX1X.     L.  JNL    JSTeWSbiec. 
For  church  meeting 
t  "MOW  we  are  met  in  holy  fear, 
•-^  To  hear  converted  souls  declare, 
The  riefl  compassions  oi'  a  God, 
The  virtues  of  a  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Jesus,  assist  them  here,  to  tell 

What  they  have  felt  and  now  they  feel  5 
O  Saviour,  help  them  to  express 
The  wonders  of  triumphant  grace. 

3  While  to  die  church  they  freely  6wji 
Wiiat  i'<n-  their  souls  the  Lord  hath  Uonck 
We  join  to  praise  eternal  love, 

And  heighten  all  the  joys  above. 


THE  CIIURCil.        31-0  Sit  2fo% 

CCCXL.     C.IN1.    NewSel.     Mereil 
At  receiving  parsons  tiiio  the  church. 
i   "VVTrH  sacred  pleasure  we  behold 
^*    Sinners  to  Canaan  move, 
Leaving  the  flee*ng  things  of  earth, 
For  greater  things  above. 

3  These  having  openly  confessed 
The  great  Redeemer's,  name, 

Present  themselves — we  them  receive, 
As  lovers  of  the  Lamb. 

0  Lord,  may  they  ever  live  to  thee, 

And  grow  in  grace  and  love ; 
Still  may  they  fight  the  tight  of  faith, 
Till  crowti'd  with  thee  above. 

CCCXLI     L.M.     ^eivSelec. 
The  same. 

1  "O  ENEW'D  by  grace,  we  love  the  word, 
-"-^'  And  yield  our  souls  to  Christ  the  Lord; 
Then  to  the  Church  ourselves  we  give 

In  holy  fellowship  to  live. 

2  Lord  may  we  feei  that  we  are  thine, 
And  sweetly  on  thy  breast  recline. 
Thy  name  revere,  thy  word  obey, 
And  never  cease  to  watch  and  pray. 

J  May  we  continue  in  thy  ways, 
Delight  to  pray — delight  to  praise  ; 
Among  thy  saints  abide  in  love, 
Till  call'd  to  si  line  in  realms  above. 

CCCX.LII.     C.  M.     r . 

Prayer  for  a  revival. 
■   r^REAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel's  ho  U 
^~a   Beli  ;:,!  few: 


o-*3  THE  CHURCH. 

Diffuse  an  us  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Revive  thy  work  anew. 

2  Immanuel  God,  thy  power  display. 

Thy  ransom'd  people  claim  ; 
Make  Satan's  fetters  all  give  way, 
Before  thy  gracious  reign. 

3  "  Say  to  the  North  give  lip  heaven's  heirs, 

"  Nor  let  the  South  keep  back; 
"  O  bring  tliy  ransom'd  sons  from  far, 
"  Nor  let  thy  daughters  lack  !" 

4  Eternal  Spirit !  deign  to  come. 

Thy  quick'ning  influence  give 
Come  enter  souls  in  nature's  gloom 
And  they  shall  quickly  live. 

5  Then  soon  a  Bethel  we  shall  raise, 

A  dwelling  for  our  God; 
A  numerous  throng  to  sins'  his  praise 
Who  washM  us  in  his  blood. 

CHURCH  OFFICERS. 

MINISTERS.* 
CCCXLTII.     L.M.     Doddridge. 
The  institution  of  the  Gospel  Ministry  J'rou 
CHirist.     Eph.  iv.  8, 11,12. 
i  TjWTHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
^-     Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows  : 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  a\c  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose, 
[r  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  cm  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

*  Under  this  head  may  be  found  suitable  hymns  a: 
associations. 


TtlFi  CHURCH.  &&•>. 

v;  Hence  sprung  th*  apostles,  honoured  name, 
Sacred  beyoiw*  heroic  fame; 
In  lowlier  form,  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive^ 
And,  fed  by  Christ,  their  graces  live: 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

f>  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow* 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

CCCXLIV.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Seeking  direction  in  the  choice  of  a  pastor, 

;   ^IEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
k»    Thy  servants'  groans  indulgent  hear  j 
Perplex'd,  distressed,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eve. 

3  Send  forth,  O  Lord,  thy  truth  ancf light. 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right: 
Our  drooping  hearts,  0  God,  sustain, 
Nor  let  us  seek  thy  face  in  vain, 

3  Return,  m  ways  of  peace  return, 

Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn : 
.May  our  bless'd  eyes  a  shepherd 
Deai*  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  th.ee  ! 


t 


345   3*6  THE  CKCJiCil, 

CCCXLV.     CM.     BoDoziLn 
Watching  for  Souls.     Jin  Ordination  Hyuw 
lleb.  xiii.  17. 
i  T    ET  Zioii'S  Watchmen  all  awake, 
-*-^  And  take  the  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import. 

The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  till  an  angel's  hearty 

And  iilfd  the  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lor5 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  : 
For  souls,  which  must  for  ever  livcy 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there  ; 
And  sliouklst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  where  should  we  appear  1 

5  May  they,  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach* 

Their  own  Redeemer  see, 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

CCCXLVI.     L.  M,     Walker's  Colzc. 
3ft  er  Ordination, 
i    TESUS,  hi  truth  and  pow'r  divine, 
**   Send  forth  this  messenger  of  thine; 
His  hands  confirm,  his  heart  inspire, 
And  touch  his  lips  with  holy  fire. 

;*  Be  thou  his- mouth,  and  wisdom  Lord, 
And  through  him  speak  the  sovereign  word, 
That  careless  sinners  may  awake — 
Their  danger  see-— their  sins  forsake. 


THE  CHURCH.  Si7 

v    Pb  those  wlw  feel  their  wretched  case, 

X\i  him  to  preach  thy  word  of  grace  5 

Sweetly  their  yielding  bosoms  move, 

Vnd  melt  Iheai  with  the  the  of  love. 

4  Lei  all  with  thankful  hearts  confess, 
Thy  welcome  messenger  of  peace? 
Thy  pow>  in  his  report  be  found. 
And  let  thy  feet  behind  him  sound. 

CCCXLVH.    L.M.     BoDDE-incr.. 

r£he  goodness  of  God  acknowledged  in  giving; 
Fastors  after  J'is  own  heart.     Jer.  iii.  1 5. 

M  the  Settlement  of  a  .Vijiister. 

SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep 
With  constant  czu-e.  thy  humble  sheep: 
l>y  thee  inferior  pastors  rise 
To  feed  our  souls  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
ModelPd  by  thy  own  gracious  heart  \ 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear ; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Zions  pasture  tread. 

*  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows, 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house; 
Thy  saints  are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  ilock : 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 

d  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 


348    3i&  THE  CHURCH. 

CCCXLVIII.    CM.    JV/rWoy. 

At  a  Minister's  leaving  his  People — Paul's  fare* 

well  Charge.     Acts  xx.  26,  27. 

1  "TIT" II EN  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 

*  *     It  was  a  weeping  day  ; 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends. 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heaven  they  m°et  again  w  ith  joy 

(Secure  no  more  to  part) 
Where  praises  every  tongue  employ. 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their,  children  soon  shall  meet  -f 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet, 

4  Cut  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain, 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warned  ; 
Will  tremble  when  »hey  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

0  On  yottr  own  heads  your  blood  will  fail 
II*  any  perish  here  \ 
The  preachers  who  have  told  you  all 
Shall .  tand  approval  and  clear. 

6  Yet.  Lord,  to  s^ve  themselves  alone, 
la  not  tbe;r  *  *  ^  >st  view  ; 
O  i  hear  their  prayer,  thy  message  own, 
And  save  £iei?  hearers  too. 

CCCXLTX.    L.M. 
The  People's  prayer  for  their  Minister. 
I  TTft/TTH  sovereign  power,  O  Lord  defend 
" ™    Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend: 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure* 


the  cmnicii.  330 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace, 
Direct  Iris  feet  in  paths  of  peace; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send; 

O  guide  him.  save  him  to  the  end; 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  enfiame,  and  fill  his  heart, 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert : 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

CCCL.     L.  M.     Gibrons. 

The  Pastors  ivish  for  his  People.*     Phil.  iv.  2. 

1  "IV/TY  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd, 
-*-▼-!•  Whose  welfare  nils  my  daily  care, 
My  present  joy,  my  future  crown, 
The  word  of  exhortation  hear. 

2  Stand  fast  upon  the  solid  rock, 
Of  the  Redeemers  righteousness, 
Adorn  the  gospel  with  your  lives, 
And  practise  what  your  lips  profess. 

3  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour, 
When  lie,  descending  from  the  skies, 
Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile, 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  de:.r.  honoured  name, 
To  him  inviolably  cleave ; 

You'r  all  he  purchased  by  his  blood. 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 


*  Given  out  at  Dr.  Gibboii9*s  Meeting-house,  July  Zt, 
when  the  place  was  to  he  shut  up  for  repair. 

Y2 


351  THE  CHURCH. 

5  Such  is  your  pastor's  faithful  charge, 
Whose  soul  desires  not  yours,  but  you  ;' 
O  may  he  at  the  Lord's  right  hand, 
Himself  and  all  his  people  view  ! 

CCCLI.     L.M.     B.  Francis. 
Ministers  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord. 

1  XJEFORE  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
•"  Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring, 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise 

For  heavenly  news  and  peaceful  days. 

2  We  sing  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word  : 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme  ; 
And,  while  we  feel  thy  heavenly  love, 
We  burn  like  seraphim  above. 

4  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise 
With  us,  an  equal  song  of  praise  : 
They  are  the  noblest  work  of  God, 
But  we,  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound  ; 

Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground ; 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  tevd, 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love, 
Our  care  below,  and  crown  abowp: 
Tii  our  best  employ, 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 


THE  CHURCH.  352 

CCeUT.     CM.     Doddridge. 
Lowest  thou  me?  Feed  my  Lambs.  John  xxi.  15. 
i   ~PV)  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord;' 
-*-^  Behold  my  heart  and  see  \ 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love; 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy, 

\V  hen  Jesus  cannot  move. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Dolh  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear? 

4  [Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

i  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 
1  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Would  not  mine  ardent  spirit  vie 

With  angels  round  the  throne, 
To  execute  thy  sacred  will, 
And  make  thy  glory  known  ? 

6  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honour  of  thy  name  ? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  th'  immortal  Same  ?] 

7  Thou  knowrst  I  love  thee,  clearest  Lord, 

But,  0  !  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
Aa.d  learn  to  love  ihe;j  more. 


THE  CIH7RC1I. 

CCCLIII.     C.  M.     Doddridge, 
Christ's  care  of  Ministers  and  Churches* 
Rev.  ii.  l. 
\   "\1TE  bless  the  eternal  Source  of  light, 
~  ^     Who  makes  the  stars  to  shine : 
And  through  this  dark  beclouded  world, 
Diffuseth  rays  divine. 

2  We  bless  the  church's  sovereign  King, 

Whoso  golden  lamps  we  are; 
Fix'd  in  the  temples  of  his  love 
To  shine  with  radiance  fair. 

3  Still  be  our  purity  preserv'd  ; 

Still  fed  with  oil  the  /lame ; 
And  on  our  hearts  be  still  inscrib'd  : 
Our  heavenly  master's  name. 

4  Then,  while  between  our  ranks  he  walks. 

And  ail  our  state  surveys, 
His  smiles  shall  with  new  lustre  deck 
The  people  of  his  praise. 

CCCLIV.     148th.     -VEirroN. 
Travailing  in  Birth  for  Souls.    Gal.  iv.  19, 
\  TJSTHAT  contradictions  meet 
*  *     In  minister's  employ! 
It  is  a  bitter  sweet, 
A  sorrow  full  of  joy  : 
No  other  post  affords  a  place 
For  equal  honour  or  disgrace  ! 

'1       Who  can  describe  the  pain 
Which  faithful  preachers  feel ; 
Constrained  to  speak  in  vain. 
To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel ! 
Or  who  can  tell  the  pleasures  felt, 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt. 


THE  CIIUKCH.  35 !> 

The  Saviour's  dying  love, 

The  soul's  amazing  worth ; 

Their  utmost  efforts  move, 

And  draw  their  bowels  forth  : 
They  pray  and  strive,  their  rest  departs, 
Till  Christ  be  form'd  in  sinner's  hearts, 

Ii*  some  small  hope  appear, 

They  still  are  not  content, 

But,  with  a  jealous  fear, 

They  watch  for  the  event : 
Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceived, 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  griev'd  i 

But  when  their  pains  succeed, 

And  from  the  tender  blade, 

The  rip'ning  ears  proceed, 

Their  toils  are  overpaid  : 
No  harvest  joy  can  equal  theirs, 
To  find  the  fruit  of  all  their  cares. 

On  what  has  now  been  sown, 

Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow  3 

The  pow'r  is  thine  alone, 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow  ; 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou,  alcne,  shall  have  the  praise. 

DEACONS. 

CCCLV.    L.M.    Rip.Sel.    Altered. 

Jit  a  choir?  of  Eeacons.     1  Tim.  iii.  8,  13. 

I^AIR  "ion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 
■    And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys; 
Her  officers  are  ail  thy  own, 
With  all  the  gifts  thy  hand  employs. 


Sj6  spread  or  the  gospeX 

2  Up  to  tljy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice,* 
Of  Deacons,  generous,  prudent,  wise* 
That  we  together  may  rejoice. 

3  Happy  iu  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill, 

And  till  the  hungry  poor  with  bread  ! 

A-  [When  pastor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 
May  their  own  hearts  With  grace  be  crowifd 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy 
Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound.] 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
()  may  they  win  a  goad  degree 

Of  boidness  in  the  christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee  ! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  (hem  assign  4t-^ 
The  work  of  love  is  fairy  done, 

Call  them  from  serving  tables  here. 
To  sit  around  thv  glorious  throne. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

CCCLVL     L.  M.     Rip.  Sel. 

The  spread  of  the  Gospel.    Matt.  vi.  10. 

i   HMO  distant  lauds  thy  gospel  send, 
-*-   And  thus  thy  empire  wide  extend  ; 
To  Gentile,  Turk,  and  stubborn  Jew, 
Thou  King  of  grace  !   salvation  show. 

*  If  this  hymn  he  sung  before  the  choice,  then  the  se. 
CqiuI  line  of  the  accoinL  verse  may  stand  thus : 

*'  For  wisdom  to  direct  our  choree" 


SPREAD  OP   THE  V,  OS  PEE.  S 

\\  here'er  thv  sun,  or  light  arise, 
Thy  name,  0  God  !  immortalize  : 
,;::.  nations  yet  unborn  confess, 
Th)  wisdom;  power  and  righteousness, 

CCCLVtl.     C.  Ml     Rip.  Sel. 

The  increase  of  the  Church  promised  and 
pleaded.     Psalm  ii.  8. 
jCVvTHFR.  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd 
-■-    To  thine  exalted  Son. 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

u  Ask.  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 

"  For  thine  inheritance, 
a  And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 

u  Thine  empire  shall  advance.*' 

Hast  thou  not  said  the  blinded  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own  ; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

[When  shall  th'  untator'd  Indian  tribes, 

A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  ourlmmanuel's  feet, 

And  learn  and  feel  his  grace.] 

Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues^ 

Under  th'  expanse  of  heaven^ 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  -Son, 

Without  exemption  given  ? 

From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  soutlu 

Then  be  his  name  adpr'd ! 
Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 

ik -annas  to  tby  Lord  ! 


358  SPREAD   OF  THE  GOSPEL 

7  Asia  and  Africa  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame : 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs 
Redeeming  love  proclaim  ! 

CCCLVIII.    CM.    Rip.Sel. 

Prayer  for  Missionaries. 

1  /^[_RE  AT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
^"   Are  by  creation  thine ; 

And  in  thy  works  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

'Till  every  Land  and  every  Tribe 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  : 

4  O  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heavenly  word, 
And  vassals  long-enslav'd  become 
The  free-men  of  the  Lord  ? 

5  [When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  tribe*) 

A  dark  bewilder d  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  see  his  grace  ?] 

6  Haste,  sovereign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love  ; 

Soften  the  tyger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove ! 

7  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 


SPREAD   OF  THE  GOSPEL.    359    360 

And  build  on  sin's  dcmolish'd  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise  ! 

CCCLIX.     L.  M.     Rip.  Sel. 

Longing  for  the  latter  day  Glory. 

)   XJQW  many  years  has  man  been  driven 

-"-  Far  off  from  happiness  and  heaven  ? 

When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 

Thy  wandering  church  to  roam  no  more  ? 

2  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  past 
Since  Adam  from  thy  sight  was  cast ; 
And  ever  since,  his  fallen  race, 
From  age  to  age  are  void  of  grace. 

3  When  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment  of  the  martyr'd  Lamb  ? 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  free, 
And  keep  th'  eternal  jubilee! 

4  Hasten  it,  Lord,  in  every  land, 

Send  thou  thine  angels  and  command  j 
"  Go  sound  deliverance  ;  loudly  blow 
u  Salvation  to  the  saints  below  r" 

rj  We  want  to  have  the  day  appear  ! 
The  promis'd  great  sabbatic  year, 
When,  far  from  grief,  and  sin,  and  hell, 
Israel  in  ceaseless  peace  shall  dwell. 

6  'Till  then,  we  will  not  let  thee  rest ; 
Thou  still  shall  hear  our  strong  request ; 
And  this  our  daily  prayer  shall  be, 
Lord,  sound  the  trump  of  jubilee. 

CCCLX.     11 -2th.     Rip.  Sel. 
Gentiles  praying  for  Jeivs.  Rom.  xi.  1 ,  2,  25, 26  •-. 
I    IjWrftER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 
■      Our  rr<rrip<.t  suit  for  Abrn'm's  srted  ; 

7, 


Ml  THE    WORLD. 

Justly  they  claim  the  softest  prayer 
From  us,  adopted  in  their  stead  : 
Who  mercy  through  their  fall  obtain, 
And  Christ  by  their  rejection  gain. 

2  Outcasts  from  thee,  and  scatterd  wide 
Through  every  nation  under  heaven, 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucified, 

Unsav'd,  unpity'd,  unforgiv'ii  : 
branded  like  Cain,  they  hear  their  load, 
Abhor'd  of  men,  and  cursM  of  God. 

v3  But  hast  thou  finally  forsook, 

For  ever  cast  thy  own  away  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murderers  look 

On  him  they  piere'd,  and  weep  and  pray  P 
Yes,  gracious  Lord,1  thy  word  is  past : 
u  All  Israel  shall  be  sav'd  at  last." 

4  Come  then,  thou  great  deliverer,  come  3 
The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove, 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home, 

That,  quicken'd  by  thy  dying  love, 
The  world  may  their  reception  view, 
And  shout  to  God,  the  glory  due. 


THE  WORLD. 

ITS     VAX  IT  Y,    &C. 

CCCLXI.    C.  M.    S.  &*B  xNE-11. 
Vanity  of  the  World.     Psalm  iv.  6. 

)   TN  vain  the  giddy  world  inquires, 
-*-  Forgetful  of  my  God, 
*»'  Who  will  supply  our  vast  desires, 
4i  Or  show  us  any  good  }n 


THE    WORLD.  36.2 

2-  Through  the  wide  circuit  of  the  enrth 
Their  eager  wishes  rove, 
In  chase  of  honour,  wealth,  and  mirth, 
The  phantoms  of  their  love. 

3  But  oft  these  shadowy  joys  elude 

Their  most  intense  pursuit : 
Or  if  they  seize  the  fancied  good, 
There's  poison  in  the  fruit. 

4  Lord,  from  this  world  call  off  my  lov.v.. 

Set  my  affections  right : 
Bid  me  aspire  to  joys  above, 
And  walk  no  more  by  sight. 

5  O  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 

Upon  my  bosom  shine  : 
Assurd  of  thy  forgiving  grace, 
My  joys  will  be  divine. 

CCCLXII.       CM.       J\nEEDIUMt 

The  rish  Fool  surprised.     Luke  xii.  16 — 22* 

1  T^ELUDED  souls!  who  think  to  find 
-*-*  A  solid  bliss  below : 

Bliss  !  the  fair  flower  of  paradise, 
On  earth  can  never  grow. 

2  See  how  the  foolish  wretch  is  pleas"*!, 

T"  increase  his  worldly  store ; 
Too  scanty  now  he  finds  his  barns, 
And  covets  room  for  more. 

3  (t  What  shall  I  do  ?"  distrcst  he  cries, 

li  This  scheme  will  I  pursue : 
"  My  scanty  barns  shall  now  come  down,, 
M  Pil  build  them  large  and  new. 

A  "  Here  will  I  lay  my  fruits  and  bid 
"  My  soul  to  take  its  ease  : 


363  THE    WOULD. 

"  Eat,  drink,  be  glad,  my  lasting  store 
Shall  give  what  joys  1  please." 

5  Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when  lo!  from  heaven 

TV  Almighty  made  reply  : 
"For  whom  dost  thou  provide,  thou  fool? 
**  This  night  thyself  shall  die.?? 

6  Teach  me,  my  God,  all  earthly  joys 

Are  but  an  empty  dream  : 

And  may  I  seek  my  bliss  alone, 

In  thee  the  good  supreme ! 

CCCLXIII.     L.  M.     tVA?<rs>s  Lyric  Fqems. 
The  FarewelL 

1  T"\EAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below, 
•*-^  To  mortal  joys  and  mortal  cares; 
To  sensual  bliss  that  charms  us  so, 

Be  dark,  mine  eyes,  and  deaf,  my  ears. 

2  Lord,  I  renounce  my  carnal  taste 
Of  the  fair  fruit  that  sinners  prize  : 
Their  paradise  shall  never  waste 
One  thought  of  mine  but  to  despise. 

3  All  earthly  joys  are  over-weigh'd 
With  mountains  of  vexatious  care; 
And  whore's  the  sweet  that  is  not  laid 
A  bait  to  some  destructive  snare  ? 

4  Begone,  for  ever,  mortal  things  ! 
Thou  mighty  mole-hill,  earth,  farewell ! 
Angels  aspire  on  lofty  wings, 

And  leave  the  globe  for  ants  to  dwell. 

5  Come,  heaven  and  till  my  vast  desires. 
My  soul  pursues  the  sovereign  good  : 
She  was  all  made  of  heavenly  fires, 
Nor  can  she  live  on  meaner  food. 


THE    WORLD.  30 i   265 

CCCLXIV.     C.  M.     NeivSel. 
Affections  on  things  above. 

1  1"    ET  worldly  minds;  the  world  pursue, 
-"  It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 

Once  I  admir'd  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 

Xo  more  content  afford  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  op'ning  day, 

The  stars  are  all  concealed, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  reveaPd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice, 
Have  fix'd  my  roving  heart. 

o  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone 
And  wholly  live  to  thee ; 
Cut  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me  ? 

o  Yes — though  of  sinners  I'm  the  worst, 
I  cannot  doubt  thy  will, 
For  if  thou  hadst  not  lov'd  me  first, 
I  had  despised  thee  still. 

CCCLXV.    L.  M.    mrSEL. 

Hopes  of  Heaven  drown  cares  on  Earth. 
Ileb.  xiii.  1 1. 
i  u  YI^E'VE  no  abiding  city  here  :" 

This  may  distress  the  worldling's  mind: 
Z  % 


366  THE    WOKLtf. 

But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tea^ 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 

2  (i  We've  no  abiding  city  here ;" — 

Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home- 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer, 
"  We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 

3  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here," — 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do  j 
Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 
But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here  ;" — 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight : 
rZion  it's  name, — we'll  soon  be  there — 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

5  Zion  I — Jehovah  is  her  strength  ! 

Secure  she  smiles  at  ail  her  foes ; 
And  weary  travellers  at  length, 
Within  her  sacred  walls  repose. 

6  O  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love  I 

Where  pilgrims,  freed  from  toil  are  blest  $ 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
I'd  fly  to  thee  and  be  at  rest. 

7  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine : 

The  time  my  Cod  appoints  is  best : 
While  here  to  do  his  will  be  mine  J 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 

eCCLXVI.     C.  M.     New  Sel. 

My  portion  is  above. 

1  T^AREWELL,  vain  world,  to  earth  adieu, 
-"    Your  glories  I  despise  ; 
Your  friendship  I  <u>  more  pursue, 
Xwv  %ttYies  are  but  Ire*. 


THE    WORLD.  86? 

•  on  promise  happiness  in  vain. 

Nor  can  you  satisfy  ; 
Your  highest  pleasures  turn  to  pain* 

And  all  your  treasures  die. 

T>  Had  I  the  Indies,  East  and  West, 
And  riches  of  the  sea, 
Without  my  God  I  could  not  rest, 
For  lie  is  all  to  me. 

4  Then  let  my  soul  rise  far  above, 

By  faith  I'll  take  my  wing- 
To  the  eternal  realms  of  love, 
Where  saints  and  angels  sing. 

5  There  love  and  joy  that  will  not  waste^ 

There  treasures  that  endure ; 
There  pleasures  that  will  always  last. 
Abound  forever  more. 

CCCLXVII.     L.  M.     Songs  jn  me  JV/g//*v 
Longing  for  Glory. 

1  0"ASTE  that  delightful,  awful  day, 

-*--■-  When  this  my  soul  shall  leave  her  clay, 
Mount  up  and  make  her  last  remove, 
And  join  the  church  of  Christ  above. 

2  Vain  world  !  what  are  your  toys  to  me  ? 
?Tis  Jesus  that  I  want  to  see  : 

I'd  leave  my  friends,  my  life,  my  all, 
And  thus  address  this  earthly  ball  i 

3  f-  Farewell — no  more  I  tread  your  ground; 
u  No  more  I  need  the  gospel-sound  ; 

i:  My  feet  have  reach'd  the  heavenly  shore; 
"I  know  no  imperfection  more. 

4  "  Let  friends  no  more  my  sufferings  mourn, 
"Nor  vie^  mv  vclict  with  concern: 


>68  THE    WORLD. 

"  O  cease  to  drop  the  pitying  tear, 

(i  I've  got  beyond  tlie  reach  of  fear." — 

Through  tribulation  sharp  and  long 
Fin  brought  to  join  the  sinless  throng ; 
Glory  to  God  for  every  wo, 
For  every  pain  I  felt  below. 

All  glory  to  the  Lamb  of  God  : 
My  robes  arc  spotless  through  his  blood  5 
'Tis  through  his  free  and  sov'reign  grace 
I  now  behold  his  blissful  face. 

Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 
In  glory  infinite  to  reign  : 
To  him  unceasing  praise  be  given, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  Heaven. 

CCCLXVIII.     C.  M.     WAt*Si 

Parting:  iviih  carnal  joys. 

1  "]\/|~Y  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight. 
-*►*-■-  And  bids  the  world  farewell  3 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 
And  mischievous  as  hell. 

I  No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 
Nor  seek  your  friendship  more  5 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Is  not  within  your  pow'r. 

3  There's  nothing  round  the  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  large  desire  : 
To  boundless  joys  and  solid  mirth 
My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

4  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

Fd  climb  the  heav'nly  road  ; 
There  sits  my*  Saviour  dress'd  in  love 
And  there  my  smiling  God. 


TKE    WORLD.  3(59    3.70 

CCCLXIX.     L.  M.     ffdfXs. 

The  same. 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away; 
-f-  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind* 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulph  of  black  despair; 
And  whilst  I  listenM  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  e'en  convey'd  me  there. 

J  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss; 
That  drew  me  from  those  treach'rous  seas* 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  my  eyes: 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies  f 

5  There  from  the  bosom  of  my  God 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

CCCLXX.     C.  M.     Watts. 
Love  to  the  creatures  is  dangerous, 

TJO  YY  vain  are  all  things  here  below!- 
•*--■•  How  false,  and  yet  how  fair ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too ; 
And  ev'ry  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 
Give  but  a  flatt'rh.g  light ;  • 
We  should  susp<  et  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight* 


371  GIVING   TO    THE  TOOK. 

3  Our  dearest  joys  and  nearest  friends,, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  cur  wav'ring  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ? 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food  ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 


GIVING  TO  THE  POOR. 

CCCLXXI.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Believing  Christ  in  h  is  Mem  hers.     Matt,  xx  v.  40 . 

1  TESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 

Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine: 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  arc  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below. 

The  partners  of  thy  grace  j 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fa\, 

And  visited  and  eheev'd  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
JMy  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 


GIVING   TO    THE    POOR.        372   373 

'5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love, 
We  in  thy  poor  would  see  ; 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

CCCLXXII.     L.  M.    Hip.  Sel. 

Of  thine  own  we  have  given  thee. 
1  Chron.  xxix.  14. 

"i   'TMIE  Lord,  who  rules  the  Avorld's  affairs, 
-*-    For  me  a  well-spread  board  prepares ; 
My  grateful  thanks  to  him  shall  rise, 
He  knows  my  wants,  those  wants  supplies. 

2  And  shall  I  grudge  to  give  his  poor 
A  mite  from  all  my  generous  store  ? 
No,  Lord  !  the  friends  of  thine  and  thee, 
Shall  alwetys  find  a  friend  in  me. 

CCCLXXIII.     L.  M.     Gibbons. 

The  Beneficence  of  Christ  for  our  Imitation. 
Jicts  x.  38. 

1  T1THEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

*  *     What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day 
Hut  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue  ; 
Let  alms  bestow'd,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witness'd  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives  but  nothing  gives* 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  than1^ 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank  ; 

4  Hut  he,  who  mark?  from  day  to  day^ 
in  generous  acts  his  radiant  way, 


374b  375  BAPTISM. 

Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 


BAPTISM, 

CCCLXXIV.    L.  M.    J.  SrEXNErr. 

A  Baptismal  Hymn. 

1  fTMIE  great  Redeemer  we  adore 

-"-    Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save  fc 
Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore, 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave ! 

2  "  Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil 

"  All  righteousness,"  he  meekly  said  : 
Why  should  we  then  to  do  his  will. 
Or  be  asham'd,  or  be  afraid  ? 
-3  With  thee  into  thy  water)7  tomb, 
Lord,  'tis  our  glory  to  descend  ; 
?Tis  wondrous  grace  that  gives  us  room. 
To  lie  interred  by  such  a  friend. 

4   Yet  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way? 
To  let  us  see  the  light  again  ; 
So  on  the  resurrection  day, 
The  bands  of  death  prov'd  weak  and  vain. 

ii  Thus  when  thou  shalt  again  appear, 
The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide. 
Our  dust  thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise  and  triumph  at  thy  side. 

CCCLXXV;     C.  M.     Charmouth    Tune. 

Rippon's  Sel. 

The  believer  constrained  by  the  love  of  Christ 

to  follow  lam. 
I  T^JEARLonl,  and  has  thy  pardoning  lovel 
*-^  Embrac'd  a.  wretch  so  vile  ! 


BAPTISM.  S7£ 

TJien  kindly  bid  each  cloud  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile ! 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 
And  all  its  shame  despised  ? 
And  shall  I  he  ashanrd,  O  Lord, 
With  thee  io  be  haptiz'd  ? 

Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed 

That's  worthy  of  my  God  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 
Reproves  my  cold  delays  : 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 

CCCLXXVI.     C.  M.     Devizes  Tune. 

Rtlaxd,  Junior. 

Difficulties  in  the  way  of  duty,  surmounted— 

hinder  me  not.     Gen.  xxiv.  56.* 

1  [YI/~HEN  Ahram's  servant  to  procure 

I  ™     A  wife  for  Isaac  went, 
He  met  Rebckah — told  his  wish — 
Her  parents  gave  consent. 

2  Yet  for  ten  days  they  urg?d  the  man 

His  journey  to  delay ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,7'  he  quick  reply'd 
"  Since  God  hath  crown'd  my  way/' 

3  ?Twas  thus  I  cry'd  when  Christ  the  Lord, 

My  soul  to  him  did  wed; 
"  Hinder  me  not,  nor  friends  nor  foes, 
"  Since  God  my  way  hath  sped." 

4  u  Stay,"  says  the  world,  "  and  taste  awhile 

"  My  every  pleasant  sweet  y- 
This  Hymti  may  begin  at  *,he  sixth  verse. 

A  a  ' 


377  BAPTISM. 

"  Hinder  me  not,"  my  soul  replies 
u  Because  the  way  is  great." 

5  "  Stay,"  Satan  my  old  master  cries, 

"  Or  force  shall  thee  detain  ;" 
i(  Hinder  me  not,  1  will  be  gone, 
"  My  God  has  broke  thy  chain."] 

6  In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 

My  journey  I'll  pursue  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much  lov'd  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

7  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

HI  follow  where  he  goes ; 
Hinder  me  not,  shall  be  my  cry. 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

8  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  too 

I'll  go  at  his  command ; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  1  am  bound, 
To  my  Immanuel's  land, 

9  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

CCCLXXVII.     C.  M.    J.  SrssNErr. 

Immersion. 

1  npiTUS  was  the  great  Redeemer  plungVI, 
-*-    In  Jordan's  swelling  flood? 

To  show  he  must  be  soon  baptiz'd, 
In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood, 

2  Thus  was  his  sacred  body  laid 

Beneath  the  yielding  wave. 
Thus  r.cs  his  sacred  body  rais\l 
Out  of  the  liquid  grave. 


BAPTISM.  378 

3  Lord  We  thy  precepts  would  obey, 
In  thy  own  footsteps  tread ; 
Would  die,  be  buried,  rise  with  thee, 
Our  ever-living  head. 

CCCLXXVKL     L.  M.      Gregg.     Altered  by 

B.  Francis. 

J\rot  asham'd  of  Christ. 

1  TESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be  ! 

**    A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee ! 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
Hesii3ds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  'his  benighted  soul  of  mine, 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon: 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  morning-star  !  bid  darkness  flee, 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend  ' 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 

No  :  when  I  blush  be  this  my  shame,  » 

That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  Yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  'Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
'Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me  I 

7  [His  institutions  would  I  prize, 

Take  up  my  cross — the  shame  despise; 


379  380  BAPTISM. 

Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws.] 

CCCLXXIX.     CM.     NeivSel. 

•After  Baptism. 

*  ^j_AZE  on  spectators,  and  behold 
"    This  blest  command  of  God  ; 
And  wonder  how  you  can  forbear, 
To  tread  tins  path  of  love. 

2  "  Come,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay ; 

An  angel  said  of  old; 
We  say  the  same,  his  grave  you  may, 
In  water  here  behold. 

3  Buried  in  Jordan  was  our  Lord, 

As  well  as  in  the  tomb  ; 
And  in  obedience  to  his  word, 
We  imitate  the  Lamb. 

4  This  ordinance  is  plainly  given, 

?Tis  left  upon  record; 
Though  not  to  save,  or  take  to  heaven, 
But  shew  we  love  the  Lord. 

CCCLXXX.    CM.    mivSELEc 

Another. 

\  "C"  TERNAL  God,  row  smile  on  those, 
■^   Who,  hoping  in  thy  word. 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

2  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance 
And  run  the  Christian  nice  ; 
And,  through  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all  sufficient  grace. 


LOKD*S  SUPPRK,  381    38^ 

LORD'S  SUPPER, 
LXXXI.     L.  H.     nrA7'r's   Lyric  Poem* 
Yarmouth  Tune, 
Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigning* 

1  IT  !1  dio:; !  the  friend of  sinners  dies! 
■"--*•-  Lu  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  * 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 

2  Come,  saints  !  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 
For  him  who  grean'd  beneath  your  load ; 
lie  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 

A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  ! 

3  Here's  love  rend  grief  beyond  degree-. 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again  I 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  1 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  files ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  deliverer  reigns, 
Sing  how  he  spoilM  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains  ! 

6  Say,  "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King-, 

"  born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save!" 
Then  as:<  the  monster,  i6  Where's  thy  Sting 
■•  And  where "s  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  :' 

CCCLXXXII.     L.M.    £'Sr*i'N/trk 

M  the  Lord's  Talk. 

1    HP  1 1  US  we  commemorate  the  day, 

-*-    On  which  our  dearest  Lord  was  slain 5 
A  a  2 


383  xord's  supper, 

Tims  we  our  pious  homage  payy 
Till  he  appears  on  earth  again. 

2  Come,  great  Redeemer,  open  wide 
The  curtains  of  the  parting  sky  : 
On  a  bright  cloud  in  triumph  ride, 
And  on  the  wind's  swift  pinions  fly. 

3  Come,  King  of  kings,  with  thy  bright  train, 
Cherubs  and  seraphs,  heavenly  hosts  5 
Assume  thy  right,  enlarge  thy  reign, 

As  far  as  earth  extends  her  coasts. 

4  Come,  Lord,  and  where  thy  cross  once  stood, 
There  plant  thy  banner,  fix  thy  throne  ; 
Subdue  the  rebels  by  thy  word, 

And  claim  the  nations  lor  thy  own. 

CCCLXXXIII.     C.  M.     Wantage  Tune. 

J,  STENN&T-r. 

At  the  Lord's  'Table. 

1  T   ORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
J-W   rrjK.  Wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 

Should  hud  a  welcome  place  : — 

2  I  that  am  all  deiiPd  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God  ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Sonr 
And  trampled  on  his  blojrd. 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room ! 
Mj  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  "  Eat,  O  my  friends/'  the  Saviour  cries, 

u   '■  be  feast  was  made  for  you  : 
"  For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
"  And  rose)  and  triumph 'd  loo." 


THE  SEASON'S,  kc.  o&k 

With  trembling  faith  and  Weeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love: 
7Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had, 

What  will  it  be  above  ? 

[Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven,, 

Join  all  your  praising  powers  : 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 

No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 

I'd  give  them  all  to  thee : 
Had  1  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 

Should  join  the  harmony.] 


THE  SEASONS  OF  THE   YEAR, 

CCCLXXXIV.     C.  M.     JTeedham. 

On  the  Spring. 

npiIE  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth 
-*~    Are  now  dissolved  and  gone  : 
Wak?d  by  the  sun,  the  blooming  spring 
Puts  his  new  livery  on. 

Where  awful  desolation  reign'd 
Blest  plenty  rears  her  head ; 

Exulting  with  a  smile  to  see 
Her  late  destroyer  fled. 

My  soul,  in  every  scene  admire 
The  wisdom  and  the  power: 

Behold  thy  God  in  every  plant, 
lu  every  opening  flower. 

Yet  in  his  word,  the  God  of  grace 

Has  writ  his  fairer  name  : 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love 

My  noblest  songs  shall  claim ^ 


SSj    386  THE    SEASON 

5  With  warmest  beams,  thou  God  of  grace, 
Shine  on  this  heart  of  mine  : 
Turn  thou  my  winter  into  spring. 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

CCCLXXXV,     C.  II.     Hip.  Sel. 
Spring. 

1  "OEIIOLD  !  long  wish'd-for  spring  is  come, 
-*-*   How  altcrd  is  the  scene  ! 

The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloom, 
The  earth  arfay'd  in  green. 

2  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clustering  flowers 

Beauteous  around  us  spring  : 
The  birds  with  joint  harmonious  powers, 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

5  But  ah  !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 
Opprest  with  sin  and  doubt ; 
I  feel  7tis  winter  still  within, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  O  !  would  my  Saviour  from  on  high, 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine$ 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  foes : 
O  make  my  languid  graces  thrive 
And  blossom  like  the  rose. 

CCCLXXXYI.     C.  M.     Gibbon's 
On  a  year  of  threatening  Brought. 

I-  npiIE  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command 
-*-    Leads  forth  the  smiling  year  ; 
Gay  verdure,  foliage,  bloom  and  flower 
T  adorn  her  reign  appear. 


OF    THE    YEAK.  *>ST 

Cut  soon  canst  thou  in  righteous  wrath 
Blast  all  the  prOraisMjoy, 

tiiri  elements  await  thy  nod 

To  bless  or  to  destroy. 
The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

That  from  the  naked  ground 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birth, 

And  spreads  their  beauties  round; 

At  the  dread  order  of  his  God 
Now  darts  destructive  fires  ; 
Hills,   plains   and    vales;  are    narclfd   witii 
drought, 

And  blooming  life  expires. 

Like  bumish'd  brass,  the  heaven  around 

In  angry  terror  burns, 
While  the  earth  lies  a  joyless  waste, 

And  into  iron  turns. 

Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress, 

Nor  with  our  land  contend  ; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent, 

Ani  shower^  cf  mercy  send. 

CCClikxXVIL     C.  M.     Rip.  Sel, 
On  a  ijeav  tf  threatening  Itain. 
IV  Last  thou,  Lord,  from  year  to  year, 
"*"T  Our  land  with  plenty  crown'd  .' 
And  generous  fruit,  and  golden  grain 
Have  spread"  their  riches  round. 

But  we  thy  mercies  have  abused 

To  more  abounding  crime:; : 
What  heights,  whs.1  daring  heights  in  sin, 

Mark  and  disgrace  our  times  .' 

Equal,  though  awful  is  the  doom, 
That  fierce  descending  rain 


3SS  THE    SEASONS 

Should  into  inundations  swell, 

And  crush  the  rising  grain  ! 
*i  How  just  that  when  rich  autumn's  store 

We  foopM  with  joy  to  reap, 
Our  fields  of  sorrow  and  despair 

Should  lie  an  hideous  heap  ! 

5  But.,  Lord7  have  mercy  on  our  land, 

These  floods  of  vengeance  stay  , 
Dispel  these  glooms,  and  let  the  sun 
Shine  in  unclouded  day. 

6  To  thee  alone  we  look  for  help  \ 

None  else  of  dew  or  rain 
Can  give  the  world  the  smallest  drop, 
Or  smallest  drop  restrain. 

CCCLXXXYIIL    L,  M.     UrA*r$>s  Lyrh 
Poems. 

The  God  of  Thunder. 
i  g~\  THE  immense,  tlf  amazing  height, 
V<    The  boundless  grandeur  of  our  God, 
Who  treads  the  worlds  beneath  his  feet, 
And  sways  the  nations  with  his  nod  ! 

2  He  speaks  :  and  lo,  all  nature  shakes, 
Heaven's  everlasting  pillars  bow, 

lie  rends  the  clouds  with  hideous  cracky 
And  shoots  his  fiery  arrows  through. 

3  Well,  let  the  nations  start  and  fly 
At  the  blue  lightning's  horrid  glare, 
Atheists  and  emperors  shrink  and  die, 
When  flame  and  noise  torment  the  air. 

4  Let  noise  and  flame  confound  the  skies, 
And  drown  the  spurious  realms  below, 
Yet  will  we  sing  the  Thunderer's  praise, 
And  send  our  loud  hosannas  through, 


OF   THE    YEAR.  3S9 

testial  King,  thy  blazing  power 
Kindles  Our  hearts  to  flaming  joys. 
Wo  shout  to  hoar  thy  {hungers  roar, 
And  echo  to  our  Father's  voice. 

5  Thus  shall  the  God  our  Saviour  come, 
\nd  lightnings  round  his  chariot  play, 
Ye  lightnings,  fly  to  make  him  room, 
Ye  glorious  storms,  prepare  his  way. 

CCCLXXXIX.     C.  M.     BiLt.  Col. 
Thunder. 

i  "Y\rHF,NE'ER  a  black  o'erspreading  cloud 
*T     HasdarkenMalitheair; 

And  peals  of  thunder  roaring  loud, 
Proclaim  the  tempest  near — 

2  Then  guilt  and  Tear,  the  fruits  of  sin. 

The  sinner  oft  pursue ; 
A  louder  storm  is  heard  within. 
And  conscience  thmiders  too. 

3  The  law  a  fiery  language  speak.-. 

His  danger  he  pei reives  ; 

Like  Satan  who  his  ruin  seeks, 

Hi1  trembles  and  believes. 

4  But  when  the  sky  serene  appear.-. 

And  thunders  roll  no  more  : 
He  soon  forgets  his  vows  and  fears- 
Just  as  he  did  before. 

5  But  whither  shall  the  sinner  flee 

When  nature's  mighty  frame. 

The  poud'rous  earth,  and  air,  and  se&j 
Shall  all  dissolve  in  llanic. 

fi   Amazing  day  !  it  comes  apace. 
The  judge  is  hasfuiug  dowja! 


390  THE    SEASONS 

Will  sinners  bear  to  see  his  face, 
Or  stand  bcibrc  his  frown. 

7  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  find  a  way 

To  touch  each  stubborn  heart; 
That  they  may  never  hear  thee  say, 
"  Ye  cursed  ones  depart.7' 

8  Believers  you  may  well  rejoice  ; 

The  thunder's  loudest  strains 
Should  be  to  you  a  welcome  voice, 


That  tells  you,  "  Jesus  reigns!1 


CCCXC.     C.  M.    Etp.  SbL. 

Summer — an  Harvest  Hymn. 

1  npO  praise  Uie  ever  bounteous  Lord. 
My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers  : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

3  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps; 
My  tongue  his  goodness  sing; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  We1!  pleased  the  husbandmen  behold 

r>  he  waving  yellow  crop  : 
Willi  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope- 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 

What!  have  sow'd  in  hope. 


OF   THE    YEAR.  391    3?$ 

C'CCXCI.     C.  M.     Steele, 

Winter, 

J   ^JTERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
^   Encircling  nature  round: 
How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains* 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd ! 

t  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 
And  light  and  warmth  depart; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

5  My  heart,  where  mental  winter  reigns 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Couthrd  in  cold  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  Sun,  and  bring 
Thy  soul  reviving  ray  : 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

*  O  happy  state,  divine  abode, 
Where  spring  eternal  reigns  : 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

6  Great  Source  of  light,  thy  beams  display. 

My  drooping  joys  restore, 
And  guide  me  to  "the  realms  of  day, 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 

CCCXCIL     L.  M.     NKirroh\ 

Winter. 

1   CJ-'1-?  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand 
^  lias      ri     t    the   trees    and  seal'd    tli€ 
ground., 

B  b 


3&3  THE   SEA  SON  3,  &C. 

But  spring  shall  soon  his  rage  withstand- 
and  spread  new  beauties  all  around. 

2  My  soui  a  sharper  winter  mourns, 
Barren  and  fruitless  I  remain  ; 
When  will  the  gentle  spring  return, 
And  eause  me  to  revive  again  ? 

3  Jesus  my  g'orious  Sun,  arise! 

'lis  thine  the  frozen  heart  to  move; 

0  !  hush  these  storms,  and  elear  my  skies^ 
And  let  me  feel  thy  vital  love  ! 

As  Dear  Lord,  regard  my  feeble  cry, 

1  faint  and  droop  till  thou  appear ; 
Wilt  thou  permit  thy  plant  to  die? 
Must  it  be  winter  all  the  year  ? 

5  Be  still,  my  soul,  and  wait  his  hour, 
With  humble  prayer  and  patient  faiih;. 
'Till  he  reveal  his  gracious  power, 
Repose  oh  what  his  promise  saith. 

©  He,  by  whose  all  commanding  word, 
Seasons  their  changing  course  maintain, 
In  every  change  a  pledge  affords, 
That  none  shah  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

CCCXCIH.     L,  M.     Rh  pon's  Sel, 

Tite  Seasons  crowned  with  Goodness, 
Psalm  lxv.  I  1 . 

3   ^"TERNAt  Source  of  every  joy  ! 
j0.j  \y0]j  mnv  |]1V  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  Appear 
To  hail  thee,  Soven sign  of  the  year. 

S  Wide  as  the  \\  lunds  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  5 
The  sun  is  -aught  b;  0  rise 

And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 


NEW    YEAR.  o9* 

he  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores; 
ind  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  day* 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 

And  lie  the  grateful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eves, 
'Tili  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  yeai^s  revolve  no  more. 


NEW  YEAR. 

CCCXCIV.     L.  M.     JTewSei. 

Another  Year. 

1  |7  A™ER  of  mercies  !  God  of  love  I 

Whose  kind  compassion  still   we  prove. 
Our  praise  accept,  and  bless  us  here, 
Thus  brought  to  see — another  year. 
-'  What  shall  we  render  to  thy  name, 
Or  how  thy  glorious  praise  proclaim  1 
Whose  constant,  kind,  indulgent  care, 
Has  brought  us  to — another  vear. 

2  Thy  bounty,  pity,  patience  too, 

With  thankful  hearts,  Lord,  we  review; 
And  own  we've  had  a  plenteous  share 
To  bring  us  to— another  year. 


S93  HEW    TEAK. 

4  Our  souls,  our  all,  we  here  resign  f 
Make  us,  and  keep  us  ever  thine: 
And  grant  that  in  thy  love  and  fear 
We  may  begin — another  year. 

5  Be  this  our  sweet  experience  stilly 
To  know  and  do  thine  holy  will ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  with  joy  sincere 
Bless  thee  for  this — another  year. 

6  Help  us  to  walk,  as  in  thy  sight, 
With  growing  pleasure  and  delight ; 
Then,  whether  life  or  death  appear, 
We'll  bless  thee  for — another  year. 

7  Still,  Lord,  through  life  thy  love  display, 
And  then  in  death's  approaching  day 
We'll  joyful  part  with  all  that's  here, 
Nor  wish  on  earth — another  year. 

CCCXCV.     L.  M.     Rippon's  Sel. 

Help  obtained  uf  God.     Acts  xxvi.  22. 

JN*eu;  Year's  Bay. 

1  f^  REAT  God,  we  sing  thy  mighty  feand, 
^^  By  which  supported  still  we  stand  r 
The  op'nmg  year  thy  mercy  shows  : 

Let  mercy  crown  us  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 
- 3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future  all  to  us  unknown, 
We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 
4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressM, 
Be  thou  our  joy,  and  £hou  our  rest; 


ENCOURAGEMENT,  &C.  396 

Thy  goodness  ail  our  liopes  shail  raise, 
AcioiM  through  all  our  changing  days. 

When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  Helper-Godwin  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 


ENCOURAGEMENT  TO  THE  YOUNG  IN 
SEEKING  CHRIST. 

CCCXCVL     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  Encouragement  young  Persons  have  to  seek 
Christ.     Prov.  viii.  17. 

1  "\TE  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 

-*-    In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
The  Saviours  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

His  people  had  in  view ; 
And  laid  his  radiant  glories  by, 
For  sinners  such  as  you. 

3  "  In  souls  that  long  to  feel  my  grace, 

My  grace  saith  Christ  shall  reign  : 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  face, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain.7' 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move 

If  once  compar'd  with  thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love  ? 
To  Jesus  let  me  flee. 

5  Av.  ay,  ye  false  delusive  toys, 

\  ain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
Here  would  I  fix  my  lasting  choice^ 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 
Bb2 


fc307    398  PUBLIC   PASTS 

CCCXCVII,     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Seek  first  the  Kingdom  of  God.     Matt.  vi.  33- 

1  "VT  OW  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 
•^    And  ardour  fire  our  breasts, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 

In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  !  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

S   Away  each  grovelling  anxious  care, 
Beneath  a  christian's  aim  ; 
We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 
In  the  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 
The  glorious  prize  pursue  ; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  pood, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 

PUBLIC  FASTS  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

CCCXCVIII.  C.  M.  S.    C.    Ustick's  edition  of 

Rip.  Sel. 

For  it  Public  Fast. 

1  C{EE,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne 
^    Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 

>Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 


AttD   THANKSGIVING.  &§9 

3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spar'd, 

I  fagrateful  as  we  are  i 
O  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  cries,  "  Forbear." 

4  What  land  so  favour'd  of  the  skies., 

As  these  United  States! 
Our  numerous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Vet,  still  thy  vengeance  waits  I 

5  How  chang'd,  alas  !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  christian  name! 

6  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasures  they  require  ; 
And  sink  with  gay  indifference  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

7  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

3  Then,  should  insulting  foes  invade, 
We  shall  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God,  be  near. 

CCCXCIX.     C.  M.     Rip,  Sel.  S.  C.  Ustick's- 

edition. 

Ji  Hymn  for  a  Fast  Day.     Gen.  xviii.  23,  33. 

1  "VyHEN  Abram,  full  of  sacred  awe, 

'  *     Before  Jehovah  stood, 
And  with  a  humble  fervent  prayer, 
For  guilty  Sodom  sued  ; 

2  With  what  success,  what  wondrous  grace, 

Was  his  petition  crown'd  ! 


100  PUBLIC    FASTS 

The  Lord  would  spare  if  in  the  place 
Ten  righteous  men  were  found. 

3  And  could  a  single  holy  soul 

So  rich  a  boon  obtain  r 
Great  God,  and  shall  a  nation  cryy 
And  plead  with  thee  in  vain  ? 

4  Columbia,  guilty  as  she  is, 

Her  numerous  saints  can  boast, 
And  now  their  fervent  prayers  ascentf, 
And  can  those  prayers  be  lost  ? 

5  Are  not  the  righteous  dear  to  thee, 

Now  as.  in  ancient  times  ? 

Or  does  this  sinful  land  exceed 

Gomorrah  in  its  crimes  ? 

6  Still  are  we  thine,  Ave  bear  thy  name, 

Here  yet  is  thine  abode ; 
Long  lias  thy  presence  bless'd  §ur  landr 
Forsake  us  not,  O  God. 

CCCC.     L,  M.     Paul's  tune.     Davies. 

National  Judgments  deprecated,  and  National 
Mercies  pleaded      Amos  iii.  l,  6. 

1  \JU  HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 

*  *     We  yiev  the  terrors  of  thy  sword ; 
Oh  !  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  ; 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears  -, 
Oft  has  th>  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call, 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 
And- is: then  no  deliverance  there? 
And  must  we  perish  in, despair? 


AND    THANKSGIVING.  401 

I  Sec,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ; 
O  spare  our  guilty  country, — spare 
The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God; 
We  plead  tin*  Son's  atoning  blood ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe  ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

CCCCI.     L.  M.     Salt.  Collec, 
Confession  and  Prayer.     Isa.  1,2. 

1  g~\  H  may  the  power  that  melts  the  rock 
^-     Be  felt  by  all  assembled  here, 

Or  else  our  service  will  but  mock 
The  God  whom  we  profess  to  fear. 

2  Lord,  while  thy  judgments  shake  the  laud, 

Thy  people's  eyes  are  fix'd  on  thee ! 
We  own  thy  just  uplifted  hand, 

Which  thousands  cannot,  will  not  see, 

3  How  long  hast  thou  bestow'd  thy  care 

On  this  indulged,  ungrateful  spot : 
While  other  nations  far  and  near, 
Have  envy'd  and  admired  our  lot. 

4  Here  peace  and  liberty  have  dwelt, 

The  glorious  gospel  brightly  shone ; 
And  oft  our  enemies  have  felt, 

That  God  has  made  our,  cause  his  own. 

But  ah  !  both  heaven  and  earth  have  heard 
♦  tar  vile  requital  of  his  love ! 


402  PRATER,  iVc. 

Wo,  whom  like  children  lie  has  rearM, 
Rebels  against  his  goodness  prove. 

6  His  grace  despis'd,  his  pow'r  defy'cf, 

And  legions  of  the  blackest  crimes; 
Profaneness,  riot,  lust  and  pride. 

Are  signs  that  mark  the  present  times. 

7  The  Lord,  displeasM,  has  rais'd  his  rod, 

Ah,  where  are  now  the  faithful  few 
Who  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God, 
And  know  what  Israel  ought  to  do. 

8  Lord,  hear  thy  people  ev'ry  where, 

Who  meet  to  mourn,  confess  and  pray,* 
The  nation  and  thy  churches  spare, 
And  let  thy  wrath  be  turn'd  away. 


A  PRAYER  FOR  THE  PRESIDENT,  CON- 
GRESS, MAGISTRATES,  &c. 

CCCCII.     L.  M.     Rip.  Sel.  S.  C.  Ustick's 
edition — altered. 

i  (THREAT  God  of  ail!  thy  matchless  power 
^-^    Should  every  nation  still  adore; 
Thee,  our  Sovereign,  we  would  own, 
And  bow  before  thy  gracious  throne. 

2  May  peace  her  balmy  wing  extend, 
From  age  to  age  upon  this  land  ; 
Grant  freedom  and  the  gospel's  sound ; 
Make  every  blessing  here  abound. 

3  Our  President  with  wisdom  crown, 

His  soul  with  thy  rich  grace  adorn; 

Resolve  his  heart,  "midst  all  his  foes, 

"  To  launch  the  stream  which  duty  shows/* 


TIME    AXD    ETERNITY.  405 

4  Over  our  Capitol  diffuse, 

From  lulls  divine,  thy  welcome  dews; 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band, 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land. 

5  Our  Magistrates,  O  Lord,  sustain, 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain  ; 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat, 

Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  For  ever  from  the  western  sky, 
Bid  the  destroying  angel  fly  ; 

With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  round  us  blaze  "  a  wall  of  jire." 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY; 
CCCCIII.     L.  M.     Steele. 

The  shortness  of  Time  and  frailty  of  Maru, 
Ps.  xxxix. 
4  LMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame, 
^*-  Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days  ! 
Teach  me  to  know  bow  frail  1  am, 
And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

My  days  are  shorter  than  a  span, 
A  little  point  my  life  appears  : 
How  frail  at  best  is  dying  man  .' 
How  vain  are  ail  bis  hopes  and  fears. 

Vain  his  ambition,  noise  and  show  ! 
Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  big  mind  * 
He  heaps  up  treasures  mix'd  with  wo  ; 

And  dies  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 

4  O  be  a  nobler  portion  mine  ; 
My  God,  I  bow  before  th)  throne, 
'<  fleeting  treasures  I  resign, 
And  fix  my  hopes  on  thee  alone. 


40*   405  DEATH. 

CCCCIV.     L.  fit,     Nippon's  Sel. 

1  Q!  INNER,  O  wny  so  thoughtless  grown  f 
^   Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ; 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
UrgYl  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams, 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  goto, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  names  ? 

o  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 
Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold. 


DEATH. 

CCCCV.     C.  M.     Canterbury  tune.     Wa**>s 

Ltric  Foe ms. 

Death  and  Eternity. 

1  "]VTY  thoughts,  that  often  mount  the  skies, 
XY.I.  q0?  search  the  world  beneath, 
Where  nature  all  in  ruin  lies, 

And  owns  her  sovereign,  death. 

2  The  tyrant  how  he  triumphs  here,* 

His  trophies  spread  around  ! 
And  heaps  of  dust  and  bones  appear 
Through  all  the  hollow  ground. 

3  These  skulls,  what  ghastly  figures  now  ? 

Dow  [oath  some  to  the  eves  ! 
These  a  c  the  heads  we  lately  knew 
So  beauteous  and  so  wise. 

*  Bunhill  Tieids- 


DEATH.  406 

But  where  the  souls,  those  deathless  things, 

That  left  their  dying  clay  ? 
My  thoughts,  now  stretch  out  all  your  wings, 

And  trace  eternity ! 
O  that  unfathomable  sea! 

Those  deeps  without  a  shore  ! 
Where  living  waters  gently  play, 

Or  fiery  billows  roar. 
There  we  shall,  swim  in  heavenly  bliss^ 

Or  sink  in  flaming  wave?, 
While  the  pale  carcase  breathless  lies 

Among  the  silent  graves. 
"  Prepare  us,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand, 

u  Then  come  the  joyful  day, 
"  Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 

"  To  bear  our  souls  away." 

CCCCVI.     C.  M.     Wat-ts's  Ltric  To*xss 

The  welcome  Messenger. 
~XT   ORD,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine 
-"-^  Lie  gasping  out  his  breath, 
With  longing  eyes  and  looks  divine, 

Smiling  and  pleas'd  in  death; 
How  we  could  e"en  contend  to  lay 

Our  limb?  upon  that  bed  ! 

We  ask  thine  envoy  to  convey 

Our  spirits  in  his  stead. 

3  Our  souls  are  rising  on  the  wing, 

To  venture  in  his  place ; 

For  when  grim  death  has  lost  his  sting, 

He  has  an  angel's  face. 
Jesus,  then  purge  my  crimes  away, 

Tis  guilt  creates  my  fears; 
'Tis  guilt  gives  death  his  fierce  array, 
Aud  all  the  arms  he  bears. 
C  c 


407  ME  ATI). 

5  O !  if  my  threatening  sins  were  gone, 

And  death  had  lost  his  sting, 
I  could  invite  the  angel  on, 
And  chide  his  lazy  wing. 

6  Away  these  interposing  days, 

And  let  the  lovers  meet ; 
The  angel  has  a  cold  embrace? 
But  kind,  and  soft,  and  sweet. 

7  I'd  leap  at  once  my  seventy  years, 

I'd  rush  into  his  arms, 
And  lose  my  breath,  and  all  my  cares, 
Amid  those  heavenly  charms. 

8  Joyful  I'd  lay  this  body  down, 

And  leave  this  lifeless  clay, 

Without  a  sigh,  without  a  groan, 

And  stretch  and  soar  away. 

CCCCYII.     C.  M.     Canterbury  Tune. 

STEELE. 

M  the  Funeral  of  a  young  Person: 

1  "VjJLTHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 

**     By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power, — I  too  must  die, — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, 
To-morrow  death  may  cbnie. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obevj 


DEATH.  408 

-Nor  bo  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  -watch  and  pray. 

5  O  may  we  fly,  to  Jesus  fly  ! 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high. 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 
C  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 
With  cleansing  healing  power  ; 
Tli is  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

CCCCVIII.     S.  M.     Topladt's  Col. 
Preparation  for  Death.     Matt.  xxiv.  44. 
i  "OEEPARE  me,  gracious  God, 
-*-    To  stand  before  thy  face  ; 
Thy  spirit  must  the  work  perform, 
For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 

And  wash  me  in  his  blood  : 
So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Thy  sovereign  love  make  known  ; 
^he  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 

4  Let  me  attest  thy  power, 

Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 
'Till  my  full  soul  can  hoid  no  more 
Vf  everlasting  love. 


i09   410  DEATH. 

CCCCIX.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Death  and  Judgment  appointed  to  all. 

Heb.  ix.  27. 

1  UTEAVEN  lias  connrui'd  the  great  decree, 
-*--"-  That  Adam's  race  must  die : 

One  general  ruin  sweeps  them  down, 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 

2  Ye  living  men  the  tomb  survey, 

Where  you  must  quickly  dwell; 
Hark  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
In  every  funeral  knell ! 

3  Once  you  must  die,  and  once  for  all 

The  solemn  purport  weigh  ; 
For  know,  that  heaven  or  hell  attend 
On  that  important  day. 

4  Those  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  vciPd, 

Must  wake,  the  Judge  to  see, 
And  every  word  and  every  thought 
Must  pass  his  scrutiny. 

5  O  may  I  in  the  Judge  behold 

My  Saviour  and  my  friend, 
And,  far  beyond  the  reach  of  death, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend. 

CCCCX.     L.M.     Swain. 
Encouragement  against  the  fear  of  Death. 
1  TfTHEN  swelling  Jordan  o'er  us  rolls 
'  *    Should  Christ  his  lovely  presence  hide, 
Will  it  not  overwhelm  our  souls, 
Before  ue  reach  the  Canaan-side? 


Who  knows  how  deep  the  flood  may  be, 
When  we  our  awful  summons  hear ; 


DEATH.  Hi 

Or  what  dark  prospects  we  may  see, 

When  his  black  banners  death  shall  rear  ? 

3  Well,  should  the  tyrant  death  display 

His  fiercest  form  when  we  pass  o'er, 
Our  skilful  guide  knows  all  the  way, 

From  Jordan's  brink  to  Canaan's  shore. 

4  Yes,  the  Redeemer  once  was  dead! 

And,  when  he  pass'd  the  gloomy  grave, 

Death's  blackest  waves  roll'd  o'er  his  head, 

That  we  might  know  his  power  to  save. 

5  Jesus  has  conquer'd  death  for  us, 

When  his  dark  mansions  he  pass'd  thro? 
He  to  a  blessing  turn'd  the  curse, 
And  we  shall  triumph  o'er  him  too. 

CCCCXI.     L.M.     Bali-.  Col. 

The  Tolling  Bell. 

1   (")FT  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll, 
^^  Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,  "  am  I 
Prcpard,  should  I  be  call'd  to  die  ?" 

£  Only  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death  j 
Soon  as  it  fails,  at  once  Fm  gone, 
And  plung'd  into  a  world  unknown. 

J  Then  leaving  all  I  lov'd  below, 
To  God's  tribunal  I  must  go  ; 
Must  hear  the  judge  pronounce  my  fate^ 
And  fix  my  everlasting  state. 

4  But  could  I  bear  to  hear  him  say, 
"  Depart,  accursed,  far  away  ' 
With  .Satan,  in  the  lowest  heft, 
Thou  art  for  ever  doorn'd  to  dwell." 


412  DEATH. 

5  Lord  Jesus  ?  help  me  now  to  flee,, 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee  5 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  spirit  give, 
Subdue  my  sin,  and  let  me  live. 

6  Then  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
Secure  from  wrath,  I  need  not  fear ; 
Nor  would  the  thought  distressing  be;, 
Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me. 

7  Rather  my  spirit  would  rejoice, 

And  long  and  wish  to  hear  thy  voice-: 
Glad  when  it  bids  me  earth  resign, 
Secure  of  heav'n  if  thou  art  mine. 

CCCCXII.      L.  M.     Watts. 
Christ's  presence  makes  death  easy. 

1  "T1/"HY  should  Ave  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

*  ^    What  tinrrous  worms  we  mortals  arep 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife) 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  5 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O  !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste. 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd, 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pi  Hows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


KESURRECTIOX.  il3  11* 

CCCCXIII.     C.  M.     M Aft s. 

Moses  dying  in  the  embraces  of  God. 

1  TP|EATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid,. 
U  If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 

We  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 

If  my  creator  bid; 
And  run,  if  I  were  callM  to  go, 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top. 

And  view  the  promised  land, 

My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 

And  pray  for  the  command. 

4  ClaspVl  in  my  heav'nly  father's  arms,, 

I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  fife  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 


RESURRECTION. 

CCCCXIV.     CM.     Rtppon's  Sel. 

The  bodies  of  the  Saints  quickened  and  raised  by 
the  Spirit.     Itom.  viii.  1  i . 

1  TjlTHY  should  our  murmuring  thoughts  de- 

*Y  light 

To  grovel  in  the  dust  ? 
Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  th'  expiring  just  ? 

2  Did  not  the  Lord  our  Saviour  die, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ? 

Did  not  our  Cord  ascend  on  high, 

And  prove  his  power  to  save? 


415  RESURRECTION. 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  ? 
And  should  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resound  with  long  complaints  r 

4  Awake,  my  soul,  and  like  the  sun 

Burst  through  each  sable  cloud ; 
And  thou,  my  voice,  tho'  broke  with  sighs, 
Tune  forth  thy  songs  aloud. 

0  The  Spirit  raised  my  Saviour  up, 

When  he  had  bled  for  me ; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 

Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 
6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust, 

Your  hymns  of  victory  sing ; 
And  let  his  dying  servants  trust 

Their  ever  living  King. 

CCCCXV.    C.  M.     Waws's  Lyric  Voems 
A  Prospect  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  "LXOW  long  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign, 
-*--*-  And  triumph  o'er  the  just; 

While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lies  mingled  in  the  dust  ? 

2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scattered  shades, 
^        The  dawn  of  heaven  appears  ; 

The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around  j 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  room, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

A  I  hear  the  voice,  Ci  1'e  (lend  arise.''* 
And  lo  the  graves  obey-: 


DAY  OF   JUDGMCirr.  416 

Ami  waking  saints  with  joyful  eyes 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway-air, 
In  shining  garments  ineet  their  King, 

And  low  adore  him  there. 

O  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  cloth'd  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  haud 

Is  infinite  delight. 

How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise, 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through  the  skiesy 

On  love's  triumphant  wing  ! 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

CCCCXVI.     L.M.     AngeVs  Hymn  Tune, 

Da  vies. 

Sinners  and  Saints  in  the  Wreck  of  Nature. 

Isaiah  xxiv.  1 8 — 20. 

1  XTOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God 
-■--■-  Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod  ? 
He  frowns — earth,  sea,  all  nature's  frame 
Sink  in  one  universal  flame. 

2  Where  now,  O  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  general  wreck  ? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown  ? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down ! 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tos^, 
For  ever — O  !  for  ever  lost. 


M7  D£Y  Or  JUDGMENT. 

4  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 
Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  though  worlds  expire, 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  lire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  creature's  friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 

CCCCXVII.     S.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  final  sentence  and  misery  of  the  wicked. 

Matt.  xxv.  41. 

1  A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
-^*-  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread,  sentence  sound  ; 
And  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  "  Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

"  To  everlasting  flame, 
*  For  rebel  angels  first  prepar'd, 
"  Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day  : 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead  ; 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

6  Ye  sinners  seek  bis  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear  ; 


HELL  AND  J1KAVKN.         MS    hl'J 


Fly  to  the  shelter  ofliis  cross, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

CCCCXVIII.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  rich  man  and  Lazarus.     Luke  xvi.  25. 

1  TN  what  confusion  earth  appears, 

-*-  God's  dearest  children  bath'd  in  tears  ; 
While  they,  who  heaven  itself  deride, 
lliot  in  luxury  and  pride. 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And.  ere  1  censure,  view  the  end  ; 
That  end,  how  different,  who  can  tell  ? 
The  wide  extremes  of  heaven  and  hell. 

3  See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine, 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine  ! 
Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain 
T5  allay  the  scorching  of  his  pain. 

4  While  round  the  saint,  so  poor  below, 
Full  rivers  of  salvation  How: 

On  Abianvs  breast  he  leans  his  head, 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 

5  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  let  me  share 
The  meanest  of  thy  servant's  fare ; 
May  I  at  last  approach  to  taste 
The  blessings  of  thy  marriage-feast. 

HELL,  THE  IMPENITENT  SINNER'S 

OWN  PLACE. 

CCCCXIX.     C.  M.     UriAND,  Junior. 

Belt,  the  Sinners  own  place.     Jlcts  i.  25. 

IT    ORD,  when  I  read  the  traitor's  doom, 

*-J  To  ;'  his  own  place  cousigu'd," 


#20  HELL  AND  HEAVEN". 

What  holy  fear,  and  humble  hope 
Alternate  fill  my  mind  I 

2  Traitor  to  thee  I  too  have  beeH, 

But  sav'd  by  matchless  grace, 
Or  else  the  lowest,  hottest  hell 
Had  surely  been  my  place. 

3  Thither  I  was  by  law  adjudg'd, 

And  thitherward  rush' d  on  5 
And  there  in  my  eternal  doom 
Thy  justice  might  have  shone. 

4  But  lo !  (what  wondrous  matchless  love  !J 

.  I  call  a  place  my  own 
On  earth  within  the  gospel  sound, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne. 

5  A  place  is  mine  among  the  saints, 

A  place  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  I  expect  in  heaven  a  place 
Where  saints  and  angels  meet. 

5  Blest  Lamb  of  God,  thy  sovereign  grace 
To  all  around  I'd  tell, 
Which  made  a  place  in  glory  mine, 
Whose  just  desert  was  hell. 

HEAVEN,    THE    JOY    OE    WORSHIP    THERE. 

CCCCXX.     L.  M.     Steele. 
The  worship  of  Heaven.     John  xvii.  24. 

1  f~\  FOR  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray. 
^-^  To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, 
The  blissful  realms,  where  Jesus  reigns  .' 

2  There,  low  befo;\)  his  glorious  throne, 
Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall ; 

And  with  delightful  worship  own 

His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heaven,  their  a£?< 


HELL  \XD  IIEAVEX.   421  422  42S 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 
While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 

And  love,  ami  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  tK'  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  lie  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs. 
To  boundless  rapture  while  they  gaze  I 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  favorites  of  the  Lamb 
Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir  ; 
O  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire  \ 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  Spirit  seal 
Our  interest  in  that  blissful  place  : 
'Till  death  remove  this  mortal  veil, 
And  we  behold  thy  lovely  face. 

DOXOLOGIES 

FOR  BOTH  PARTS  OP  THE  BOOK.* 

CCCCXXI.     L.  M. 
TpO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
-*-   And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One; 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heav'n. 
CCCCXXII.     C.  M. 
ET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
-"  And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known. 
Or  saints  that  love  the  Lord. 
CCCCXXIIt.     S.  M. 
*\7~L  angels  round  the  throne, 
-*-   And  samts  that  dwell  below, 

*F«>r  several  Metres  in  the  second  part  there  are  o« 
Doxologies. 

D  (1 


424—28  DOXOLOGIES. 

Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Soil, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

ccccxxiy.   7s. 

{^J_LORY  to  the  Father's  name. 
^-^   Jesus'  excellence  proclaim, 
Sing  the  blessed  Spirit's  praise, 
Angels  swell  the  notes  we  raise. 

CCCCXXV.     11 2th. 
•ORAISE  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost; 
*     Ye  suff 'ring  and  triumphant  host ; 
One  God,  in  persons  three  adore, 
The  same  in  majesty  and  pow'r  : 
Shout  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise 
Ye  sons  of  glory  and  of  grace. 

CCCCXXVI.     8.  7.  4. 
j^LORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
^*    Glory  to  the  eternal  Son  ; 
Sound  aloud  the  Spirit's  praises, 

Join  the  elders  round  the  throne  : 
Hallelujah, 
Hail  tiie  glorious  Three  in  One  ! 

CCCCXXVII.      118th. 

r^JJVE  to  the  Father  praise, 

^*    Give  glory  to  the  Son  ; 

And  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  equal  honour  done  : 
Our  mercies  thee  their  author  claim, 
All  honour  to  th'  eternal  name. 

CCCVWVUI. 
*THO  God  the  great  Father  be  praise, 
-*-  All  glory  to  Jesus  the  Son  ; 
And  to  tiie  blest  Spirit  ofpeac^ 
Let  honours  co-equal  be  done. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

SOXGS 

ADDRESSED  CHIEFLY 

TO  THE  UJVRE  GENERATE. 


I.     P.  M.     A'Eivros. 

Warning. 

\  GTOPj  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think, 
^  Before  you  farther  go  ; 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink, 

Of  everlasting  wo  ? 
See  !  hell  beneath  you  gaping  wide  ! 

Vengeance  waits  the  dread  command  5 
Soon  to  stop  your  sport  and  pride, 
And  sink  you  with  the  damn'd. 
Then  be  entreated  now  to  stop, 
For  unless  you  warning  take, 
Ere  you  are  aware  you'll  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God? 
That  you  his  word  oppose? 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod, 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 


1  SPIRIT  CAL  S0VG9. 

Can  you  stand  in  that  great  day, 
When  he  judgment  shaii  proclaim; 

And  the  earth  shall  melt  away 
Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 
Then  be  entreated,  &e. 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come 

And  drag  you  to  the  bar  ; 
Then,  to  hear  your  awful  doom 

Will  fill  you  with  despair ; 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd  j 

Sins  of  a  blood-crimson  dye  ; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

O  what  can  you  reply ! 
Then  be  entreated,  &c. 

4  Though  your  heart  be  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lin'd  with  brass ; 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass  5 
Sinners  then  in  vain  shall  call, 

(Though  they  now  despise  his  grace. 
Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  lace  ! 
Then  be  entreated,  &c. 

5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope, 

You  may  his  mercy  know ; 
Though  his  arm  be  lifted  up 

He  still  forbears  the  biow  : 
JTwas  for  sinners  Jesus  dy'd — 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come  ; 
None  that  come  shall  be  deny 'd — 

He  says  there  yet  is  room. 
Then  be  entreated,  &c. 


SPIRITUAL  SOXGS.  Z 

H.     L.  M.     JIS.    Altered  and  several  verses 

added. 

Parting  address. 

1  TjVYREWELL,  my  dearest  friends,  farewell; 
-■-    Before  we  part  I  must  you  tell ; 

If,  during  life,  toy  Lord  your  slight, 
He'll  plunge  you  in  eternal  night. 

2  Could  you  a  better  friend  embrace, 
Or  one  who  loves  with  equal  grace  ? 
His  glory  once  he  laid  aside, 

And  wept  and  groan'd  and  bled  and  died  ? 

3  Enough  to  break  a  heart  of  stone  ; 
This,  sinners,  may  you  feel  and  own  * 
Nor  longer  court  the  wrath  of  God, 
But  cry  for  life,  through  Jesus'  blood. 

4  You  slight  the  Saviour,  now  enthroird, 
Who  once  with  piercing  thorns  was  crown'dj 
But  soon  he'll  rend  the  skies  in  twain, 

And  burn  the  mountains  and  the  main. 

5  World  upon  world  in  flames  shall  fall ! 
The  whole  creation  hear  his  call  ; 

His  friends  in  heaven  shall  be  combin'd, 
Ilis  iocs  to  hell  shall  be  consigned. 

6  Methinks  I  hear  th'  awaken'd  say, 

O  dreadful  thought !  O  dreadful  day  ! 

Must  old  and  young  to  judgment  go  ! 

Then  what, — great  God  !    what  shall  we  do  r 

7  Fly  to  the  Gospel-hiding-place, — 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness ; 

He  now  receives  halt,  blind  and  lame — 
But  soon  will  come,  reveaFd  in  flame. 

8  Then,  O  the  dreadful  fate  of  those, 
Who  know  not  God,  and  truth  oppose  ? 

J)()2 


2  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

He  shall  take  vengeance  on  them  alu 
In  endless  burnings  they  must  fall. 
9  Ore)'  headed  sinner,  think  on  this  ; 
May  Jesus  fit  your  soul  for  bliss  ! 
He  can  5  though  at  th'  eleventh  hour, 
You're  not  beyond  his  grace  and  power. 

10  Young  men,  amidst  your  youthful  prime, 
Jehovah  claims  your  precious  time  ; 
And  while  you  carelessly  rebel, 
Beneath  you  gapes  a  burning  hell! 

\  1   Young  women  4oo,  your  case  now  hear, 
You're  bound  to  death  : — do  you  not  fear 
The  gloomy  grave — the  judgment  bar — 
The  sound  "Depart" — Hell  and  despair  ! 

32  0  could  my  prayers  now  reach  the  skies  ! 
Ayail  nay  tears  and  sympathies  ; 
I'd  weep  a  deluge  for  this  race, 
Alas  !  in  vain  j  'tis  all  of  grace. 

1 3  Farewell ; — I  must  in  duty  be — 
You're  liot  dispos'd  to  go  with  me  ; 

I  leave  you  bound  the  downward  road 
Ilesolv'd  to  bear  the  Wrath  of  God ! 

14  The  thought  how  painful  none  can  tell ; — 
May  Jesus  save  you  all  from  hell ; 

0  sovereign  grace  thine  arm  display, 
Prepare  these  souk  for  endless  day. 

15  Thy  lawful  captives  Lord  redeem, 

And  grace  shall  reign  a  sovereign  queen  j 
Then  V\l  rejoice  with  them  above, 
And  sitfg  thy  free  eternal  love. 


TO  THE  INREGENERATE.  3 

III.     13s.     MS     Altered. 
The  Dream. 

1  f\NE  night,  as  I  lay  sleeping  and  slumb'ring 
^-^  on  my  bed, 

A  vision  there  appeared,  a  dream  came  in 

my  head  ; 
The  awful  day  of  judgment  I  thought  was 

surely  come ; 
The  Judge  himself  was  there  for  to  summon 

old  and  young. 

2  I   heard  myself  call'd  forth  by  the  trumpet 

loud  and  shrill ; 
Arise  ve  sons  of  men,  let  your  deeds  be  good 

or  ill  :— 
I  trembled  as  I  listened,  with  sorrow  grief  and 

wo; 
But  could  not  be  exempted — to  judgment  I 

must  go. 

3  I  had  not  long  been  there,  until  Satan  came, 

I  thought ; 
He  came  as  my  accuser,  and  all  my  sins  he 

brought, 
He  laid  them  down  before   me  and  claim'd 

me  for  his  own, 
I  felt  my  crimes  were  great,  and  exclaim'd, 

"lam  undone." 

4  The  Judge  then  gravely  said,  I  will  quickly 

end  the  strife, 
I'll  see  if  th'  sinner's  name  is  not  in  the  book 

of  life  :— 
The  book  of  life  was  brought,  and  the  judge 

did  it  unfold; 
The  sinner's  name  was  there,  and  in  letters 

wrote  in  gold. 


*  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

5  The  judge  then  sweetly  said,  O  Satan,  Satan 

stay; 
The  sinner's  name  is  here,  and  his  sins  are 

wash'd  away  : 
Then  Satan  trembling  roared,  and  in  a  dread  - 

fid  fright, 
He  said  unto  the  Judge,  those  inditings  arc 

not  right. 

6  The  Judge  reply'd  most  sternly,  O  Satan  do 

not  lie, 

Thoti  knowest  very  well  that  for  sinners  I 
did  die  5 

I  died  to  save  my  chosen — their  sins  were 
laid  on  me  5 

In  vain  dost  thou  accuse  them,  they  are  se- 
cure in  me. 


IV.     8s.     MS. 

Tares  and  Wheat. 

1  npPIIS  is  the  field,  the  world  below, 
-*-  In  which  the  sowers  came  to  sow  3 
Jesus  the  Wheat,  Satan  the  Tares, 
For  so  the  word  of  Truth  declares  ! 
And  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come, 
And  Angels  shout  the  Harvest  home. 

2  Most  awful  Truth  !  and  is  it  so  ? 
Must  all  mankind  the  Harvest  know  ; 
Is  ev'ry  man  the  Wheat  or  Tare  ; 
Me  for  the  Harvest  Lord  prepare  ! 
For  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come ; 
And  Angels  shout  the  Harvest  home. 

3  To  love  my  sins,  a  saint  t'  appear ; 
To  grow  with  Wheat,  and  be  a  Tare  : 


TO   THE    UMtLdllNCKAiX. 
May  serve  mc  tvlulsl  Oil  I  B   ill  I 

Where  Tares  and  Win  at  together  grow  ; 
Hut  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come 
And  Angels  shorn  the  Harvest  home. 

4  Then  all  who  truly  righteous  be, 
Shall  soon  their  lathers  kingdom  see; 
But  Tares  in  bundles  shall  be  bound, 
And  east  to  hell, — 0  dreadful  sound  I 
And  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come. 
And  Angels  shout  the  Harvest  home. 

V.     L.  M.    M&    Altered. 
Miss  IL-irAivAr-s  Experience. 

1  *Y"OUN<jl  people,  all  I  pray  draw  near, 

-"-    Attend  a  while  and  yon  shall  hear. 
What  Uod  hath  done  for  guilt)  me 
To  save  my  soul  from  misery. 

2  1,  like  the  rest  of  human  kind, 

Was  bom  i:i  sin,  both  dead  and  blind 
And  as  in)  days  advanced  I  grew 
The  more  ce!>as""d  ana  formed  for  wo. 
!,  The  sins  f  mostly  did  commit, 
Were  such  as  you're  pursuing  yet ; 
And  tho'  you  eaii  t\[':m  civil  mirth, 
Their  wages  is  eternal  death. 

*  I  many  times  to  church  would  go, 
My  person  and  fine  clothes  to  show  5 
15ut  of  my  soul  I  took  no  thought, 

Though  Jesus  had  it  dearly  bought. 

5  Full  eighteen  years  around  did  roll, 
Before  i  thought  on  my  poor  soul; 
And  O  !   I  shudder  when  1  think 
How  near  I  stood  upon  the  brink ! 


5  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

6  At  length  I  heard  a  Baptist  preach, 
These  woirts  my  guilty  heart  did  read?, 
"  You  must,  he  said,  be  bpin  again 

"  If  ever  heaven  you  do  obtain." 

7  To  keep  the  law  then  I  was  bent, 
But  found  I  faird  in  every  point : 
The  taw  appcarM  so  pure  and  true 
Not  one  good  duty  could  I  do. 

8  hi  silent  watches  of  the  night, 
I'd  go  in  secret,  where  I  might 
Uporf  my  knees  pour  out  my  grief, 
And  pray  to  God  for  some  relief. 

9  My  Uncle*  said  "  do'nt  be  so  dull ; 
u  Come  go  with  me  to  vender  ball; 

"  I'll  dress  you  up  both  gay  and  fine, 
"And  make  you  heir  of  all  that's  mine." 

10  Dear  uncle,  that  will  never  do, 
It  only  will  increase  my  wo; 
Can  I  expect  in  bliss  to  reign 
By  adding  sin  to  sin  again  ? 

.11  «  Well,  if  yon  are  resolv'd  to  turn 
(<  And  after  silly  babblers  run, 
"  None  of  my  portion  yoii  shall  have., 
"  I  wili  it  to  some  others  leave." 
12  Then  be  it  so:  I'll  seek  the  Lord, 
Encourag'd  by  his  gracious  word  ; 
For  he  can  all  my  wants  supply, 
In  him  Til  trust,  "to  him  111  cry. 
IS  And  in  my  great  extremity, 
When  sad  and  helpless  I  did  lie, 

*  .Miss  II.  WveA  with  an  uncle  from  whom  she  had 
large  expectations. 


SI'IKITIAL    BONGS.  I 

T  thought  F  heard  a  small  s:il!  voice, 

Which  jniade  my  mourning  soul  rejoice. 

\  i  Then  to  my  vie*  did  our  appear, 
AH  mangled  with  both  whip  and  spear  $ 
He  said  "  Rise  up,  feud  follow  me, 
"  I  died  to  set  lost  sinners  free." 
\t  once  my  happy  soul  did  rise 
On  wings  of  faith  inward  the  skiesj 
All  earthly  things  I  counted  dross. 
And  gloripd  in  my  Saviour's  cross. 

»6  Now  brought  to  see  that  I'm  secur'cl 
From  sill  and  bell  by  Christ  the  Lord, 
I'll  follow  him,  though  much  despis?d»; 
At  liis  command  I'll  Ixj  bapti //<!. 

17  I'm  not  asham'  1  to  own  my  Lord, 
According  to  his  sacred  word  : 

I  value  no  one's  scoff  nor  frown, 
I  hope  to  wear  a  starry  crown. 

18  Come,  you  that  know  his  works  and  ways 
•  'uito  with  me  to  sing  his  praise  ; 

l*at  I  of  all  the  ransom*d  race, 
Owe  highest  praisefor  saving  grace. 

VI.     8.  6.  8.  6.    MS.    Mered. 
I    V\  E  \\\  people  all,  attention  give. 
■*-^  Ajhj  hear  what  \  now  saj  . 
]  long  that  you  with  Chris*  may  live 

in  everlasting  day : 
Remember  yon  are  hast'ning  on 

To  deaths  dark  gloomy  shade, 
Yourjoys  on  earth  will  soon  be  gone — 
Your  flesh  in  dust  be  iaid. 

death's  iron  gate  yoa  must  pass  through, 
Lie  loiur,  dear  aged  friends  : 


SPITIITTTAL  S0XG5. 

Where  do  you  then  expect  to  go  I 

Are  you  not  in  your  sins  ! 
Pray,  meditate  ; — -tis  not  too  late 

While  in  a  Gospel  land; 
Inviting  mourners,  at  the  gate 

Doth  Jesus  ever  stand. 

Young  men,  how  can  you  turn  your  face 

From  such  a  glorious  friend  ? 
Will  you  pursue  the  dang'rous  race : 

0  don't  you  fear  the  end  ? 
Will  you  pursue  the  dang'rous  road 

That  leads  to  deatli  and  heli; 
Will  you  rush  on,  hold  foes  to  God, 

With  devils  for  to  dwell .' 

Young  women  too,  v>hat  will  you  do 

If  out  of  Christ  you  die  ? 
From  all  God's  people  you  must  go. 

To  weep,  lament,  and  cry ; 
Where  none  the  least  relief  can  bring, 

To  mitigate  your  pain  ; 
Where  you'll  no  more  with  Christians  sing 

Nor  ever  with  them  reign. 

Y"e  mourners,  old  and  young,  now  view 

The  fountain  open'd  wide; 
The  spring  of  life  open  for  you 

Which  Sows  from  Jesus  side  ! 
Believe,  and  drink  in  endless  joy; — 

Press  on,  and  reign  above, 
Where  praise  shall  all  the  sav'd  employ 

And  all  their  souls  be  love. 

ATT.     T,.  M.     Dal*.  Col.     Altered. 
£(mgingfor  the  conversion  of  sinners. 

LONG  to  Si  e  the  seasons  come, 
When  sinners  shall  be  flecking  home; 


1 


XO  TIIE  UXItE^EXERATE. 

To  taste  the  freeness  of  God's  love — 
Prepared  to  sing  his  praise  above. 

A  few  more  days  and  all  must  go, 
To  realms  of  joy,  or  endless  wo; 
In  worlds  above  with  Christ  to  dwell, 
Or  sink  beneath  his  frowns  to  hell. 
Then,  sinners  all,  now  warning  take, 
And  all  your  sin  Ail  ways  forsake ; 
This  world  give  e'er,  leave  sin  behind:. 
Perhaps*  salvation  you  may  find. 

Take  your  companions  by  the  handj 
Take  all  your  children  in  a  band; 
Before  the  throne  of  mercy  fall; — 
Who  knows  bat  God  may  save  you  all; 

Ye  mourners  !  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
Inviting  such,  wherever  found ; 
Behold  !  the  lo*.  ing  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  to  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

6  When  the  great  day  of  Christ  shall  come-, 
And  he  collects  his  jewels  home, 
<hi  Zion's  mount  the  saints  shall  stand. 
And  join  the  bright  angelic  band. 

O  what  a  glorious  company  ! 
May  we  be  there.,  that  sight  to  see. 
And  join  in  praise  of  Jesus'  name. 
i\  11  glorious  in  Jerusalem. 


Hj 


Villi     7s.     Bali'.    Collf.c: 
Christ,  the  ark  of  safety 
t  the  gloomy  gathering  clotfth 
anging  orer  a  sinful  land  ' 


*2  Tim  ii.  25. 

E  t 


SPIRITLA1    SORGft 

Surf  the  Lord  proclaims  aloud 
Times  of  trouble  are  at  hand  ; 

Happy  they  that  love  his  name ; 
They  shall  always  find  him  near ; 

Though  the  earth  were  wrapt  in  ilamc'g 
They  have  no  just  cause  to  fear. 

Hark !  his  voice  in  accents  mild, 

(Ok  how  comforting  and  sweet) 
Speaks  to  ev'ry  humble  child, 

Pointing  out  a  sure  retreat ! 
u  Come,  and  in  my  chambers  hide, 

To  my  samts  of  old  well  known, 
There  you  safely  may  abide, 

Till  the  storm  be  overblown. 

u  You  have  only  to  repose 

On  my  wisdom,  love  and  care  ; 
When  my  wrath  consumes  my  foe.-; 

Mercy  shall  my  children  spare  j 
While  they  perish  in  tin*  Hood, 

Yon  that  bear  nay  holy  mark, 
Sprinkled  with  atoning  blood, 

Shall  be  safe  within  the  aikv 

Sinners,  see  the  ark  prepsr'd  I 

Haste  to  enter  while  there's  room  ; 
Though  t.he  Lord  his  arm  hath  rais'd, 

Mercy  still  retanb  your  doom. 
Seek — who  knows — he  may  be  found 

Soon  the  day  of  life  will  end; 
Then  if  not  in  Jesus  found 

¥©u  must  sink  anion?  the  danmM. 


ITS  THE  UXREGE^EHATEo  9 

IX.       llS.       BaLT.  COLLKC. 

Tlie  Gospel  slighted. 

?  T\/fT  friends  and  my  neighbours  that  nveia 
-»-*■«-         this  place, 

Come  listen  awhile,  I'll  relate  your  sad  case.; 
You've   slighted  the   gospel,  despised  God's 

word, 
Ami  scoff'd  at  tlie  preachers 'twere  sent  by 
the  Lord. 

S  How  many  tlie  sermons  you've  heard  in  this 

place ! 
To  warn  yau  of  sinning,  and  teach  you  free 

grace  : 
JBut  now  may  the  preachers  complain  to  the 

Lord, 
And  mourn  that  the  people  rejected  his  word. 

Some  under  the  preaching  have  seemed  to 
mourn, 

Others  in  sharp  sickness  have  promis'd  to 

ticru; 
But  when  these  are  over*  they  turn  to  their 

sin, — 
To  drinking,  and    swearing,  and    dancing 

again. 

4  O  sinners  !  you're  left  in  a  dangerous  ease, 
You  laugh  at  God's  people,  and  tliat  to  their 

face; 
You  make  yourselves  merry  ;  but  friends  you 

don't  know, 
Cod's  vengeance  pursues  you  wherever  von 


$0  Sl'IXUTUAI,   S0.\G3. 

5  The   wicked,  we   read,  shall  be  turnVt  flalci 
hell, 
And   all   that  fprget   God  with  devils  must 

dwell; 
Then  pray  be  entreated  to  wait  on  the  Lord, 
While    Christ   is  proclaimed,  attend  on  his 

word, 

£  And  now,,  my  clear  friends,  I  must  hid  you 
farewell, 
The  love  I  hear  for  yon  no  mortal  can  tell  \ 
1  pray  above  all  things  that  God  would  pre- 
pare 
You  t'  meet  !il,m  in  glory  and  reign  with  him 
there. 

X,     L,I\I.     Tie  bout's  Col, 
To-Daif, 
\  nnO-DAY*  if  you  will  hear  his  voice, 
-*-  Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice 
Say  will  you  to  Mount  Won  go, 
Say  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  - 

3  Say  will  you  be  for  ever  blest, 
And  wjth  this  glorious  Jesus  rest  ? 
Will  you  be  sav'ft  from  guilt  and  pain, 
Will  you  with  Christ  forever  reign  ? 

3  Make  now  your  choice,  and  halt  no  more, 
^   For  now  he's  waiting  for  the  poor; 

Say  now,  poor  souls,  what  will  you  do  ? 
Say  will  you  have  iJiis  Christ  or  no  ? 

4  Ye  dear  young  men,  for  ruin  bound, 
Amidst  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

*The  Gospel  Dispensation— see  2  Cor.  vi.  2,  an:1. 
>a.  xliw  3. 


TO  Tl?r.  GSTRE GENERATE.  10 

I  ome  go  with  us.  and  seek  i<>  prove 
The  joys  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 
.    Your  sports  and  all  your  glittering  toys, 
Compar'd  \n  i U i  our  celestial  joys, 
Like  momentary  dreams  appear; 
I  a  with  us, — your  souls  artrdeari 

»,  must  we  leave  you  bound  to  belli 
Resold  '.;  with  d  ry  iis  for  to  dwell ! 
Still  we  will  weep,  lament,  and  cry. 
That  God  may  change  you  ere  you  die 
7  Young  women,  now  we  look  to  you  : 
Are  you  resolv'd  to  perish  too; 
To  puss  with  gay  indifference  on, 
And  sink  in  flaming  ruin  down? 

3  Then,  dear  young  friends,  a  long  farewell ; 
We're  bound  to  heaven,  but  you  to  hell^ 
Still  God  may  hear  us  while  we  pray, 
And  change  you  ere  the  burning  day. 

9  Once  more  I  ask  you  in  his  name, 
I  know  his  love  remains  the  same; 
Say  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go, 
Say  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

10  Come,  you  that  love  th'  incarnate  God, 
And  feel  redemption  in  his  blood, 
loot's  watch  and  pray,  and  travel  on, 
"Till  Jesus  comes  to  call  us  home. 

1 1  A  few  more  days  and  we  shall  go 
From  all  our  cares  and  woes  below  ; 
In  shouts  of  triumph  we  shall  fly, 
And.  dwell  with  Christ  eternally. 


E  e  '2 


11  SPIRtTtAL   SONGS. 

ENCOURAGEMENT  TO  THE  AWAK- 
ENED. 

XI.     C.  M.     BuRKirr's  Collec. 

The  Sinners  Reflection. 

1  A  H  Lord  !  ah  Lord,  what  liave  I  done  1 
-£*-  What  will  become  of  me  I 

What  shall  I  say,  what  shall  I  do 
Or  whither  shall  I  flee  ? 

2  By  wandYiug  I  have  lost  myself) 

And  here  I  make  my  moan ; 

0  !   whither,  whither  have  I  stray'd 
Ah  !  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ! 

3  Thy  spirit  searches  all  my  heart, 

And  now  I  plainly  see, 
The  numerous  sins  of  earth  and  hellj 
Are  all  summ'd  up  in  me. 

4  The  seeds  of  all  the  ills  that  grow, 

Are  in  my  nature  sown, 
And  multitudes  of  them  have  sprung: 
Ah  !  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ! 

5  I  have  been  Satan's  willing  slave, 

And  his  most  easy  prey ; 
lie  was  not  readier  to  command, 
Than  I  was  to  obey. 

6  Or,  if  at  times  he  left  my  soul, 

Yet  still  his  work  went  on  : 

1  was  a  tempter  to  myself: 

Ah  !  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ! 

r  I  scoff 'd  at  all  the  threats  of  heaven. 
And  slighted  all  its  charms; 
Nor  Satan's  letters  would  I  leave, 
For  Christ's  inviting  amis. 


1*0  THE  AWAKENED.  ift 

I  had  a  soul,  but  priz'd  it  not ; 

And  now  my  soul  is  gone  £ 
My  hopeless  cries  address  the  skies. 

All  f  Lord)  what  have  I  done  ! 

XII.     10,  il.    MS, 

Jitturntrs  invited  to  Christ. 

C^OMi^  mourners,  attend,  and  make  no<W- 
J  Jay, 

<iood  news  from  a  fnend,  I  bring  you  to<toy. 

*Tis  news  of  Salvation,  come  now  aad  re* 
ceive, 

There's  no  condemnation  to  them  that  be- 
lieve. 

I  am  that  X  am,  hath  sent  me  to  you, 

Glad  news  to  proclaim  :  doubt  not,  it  is  true^ 

To  you,  O  distressed,  afflicted,  forlorn, 

Whose  sins  are  increased  and  cannot  be 
borne. 

But  still  if  you  cry,  u  O  what  is  his  name?" 

This  is  his  reply,  I  am  that  I  am ■: 

This  name,  though  mysterious,  will  fully  sup- 
ply 

Their  wants,  though  so  various,  who  unto 
him  fly. 

Exhaustless  and  full  for  ever  his  store  ; 

Then  look  no  more  dull,  though  ever  <o 
poor ; 

Though  blind,  lame  and  feeble,  and  helpless 
you  be, 

He's  able  and  willing  your  wants  to  supply. 

Then  only  believe  and  trust  in  his  name  ; 

He  will  not  deceive  nor  put  you  to  shame  $ 

But  fully  supply  you  from  his  gracious  storej 

Nor  ever  denv  vou  became  *      poor, 


13  SPIRIT  {AC    MWrtWi 

XIII.     W,   11.     MS. 
Tlie  Convicted  Sinner  coming  to  Christ 

1  T"|EAR  Jesus,  here  comes,  and  knocks  at 
*-^         thy  door, 

A  beggar  for  crumbs,  distressed  and  poor ; 
Blind,  lame,  and  forsaken;  all  rolled  in  blood  ;, 
At    length   overtaken,   while   running   from: 
God. 

2  To  ask  children's  bread,  I  dare  not  presume,. 
But,  Lord,  to  be  fed  with  fragments  I  come; 
Some  crumbs  from  thy  table,  O  let  me  ob- 
tain, 

For  sure  thou  art  able  my  soul  to  sustain. 

3  I  own  I  deserve  no  favour  to  see, 

I  hated  thy  cause,  aud  wander'd  from  thee, 
-Till   brought   by   thy   spirit    my   foilics    ta 

mourn. 
Now  stripp'd  of  all  merit  to  thee  I  do  come. 

4  Great  God,  my  desert  is  nothing  but  death  j 
From  thee  to  depart  for  ever  in  wrath  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  to  ihc  city  of  refuge  I  flee, 

0  let  thine  eye  pity  a  sinner  like  me ! 

5  For  since  thou  hast  said,  thou  wilt  cast  out 

none, 
Who  flee  to  thine  aid,  as  sinners  undone, 

1  come,  precious  Jesus,  condemned  to  dier 
And  on  thy  sweet  promise  would  humbly  rely 

5  Nor  can  I  depart,  dear  Jesus,  nor  yield, 
Till  fee's  n:v   poor  heart,  thy  promise  fuW 

mTd; 
That  I  may  far  ever  a.  monument  be, 
To  praise  thee j  dear  Saviour  o  like 

. 


TO  THE  A W  AKE XE  2J ,  1  i 

\i\".     s,  7,  4.     Altered  by  Topladk 
j.  ome  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ.     Isaiah  iv.  1 , 
1   i^iOME.ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
^  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore  ! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity  joiu'd  with  power  : 
He  is  able, 
He  is  willing:  doubt  no  more! 

Come,  ye  thirsty,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh— 
Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 

Ts  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 
This  he  gives  you  : 
?Tis  his  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruiird  by  {he  fall ! 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

\ou  will  never  come  at  all : 
Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

Yi<'\\  him  prostrate  in  the  garden; 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies  j 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him; 

Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies. 
"  It  is  Finished:" 
pinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ~- 


15  SPIRITUAL   SOXGS. 

6  Lo,  th'  incarnate  God,  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  hlood  : 
Venture  on  him,  venture  \vholl\ . 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  : 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name. 
Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

XV.      8,8,6.      TV . 


JJlwsoever  will,let  him  come.     Itev.  xxii.  If. 

1  ~VE  scarlet-colour'd  sinners,  come  ; 

-*-  Jesus,  the  Lord,  invites  you  home  ; 

O  whither  can  you  go  ? 
What !  are  your  crimes  of  crimson  hue  ? 
His  promise  is  for  ever  true, 

He'll  wash  you  white  as  snow. 

2  Backsliding  souls,  fill'd  with  your  ways. 
Whose  weeping  nights,  and  wretched  days. 

In  bitterness  are  spent ! 
Return  to  Jesus,  he'll  reveal 
His  lovely  face,  and  sweetly  heal 

What  you  so  much  lament. 

3  Tried  souls  !  look  up — he  says,  'tis  I — 
He  loves  you  still,  but  means  to  try 

If  faith  will  bear  the  test : 
The  Lord  has  giv'n  the  chiefest  good. 
He  shed  for  you  his  precious  blood  ; 

O  trust  him  for  th^  resl  ' 


10   THE  AWAKES  ED.  16 

I  V  e  lender  souls,  draw  hither  too, 
Ye  grateful,  highly  favour'd  few, 

Who  feel  the  debt  you  owe  ; — 
Press  OH,  the  Lord  hath  more  to  give  j 
i>\  Until  upon  him  daily  live, 

And  you  shall  iind  it  so. 

XVI.     7s.     Stocltune.     Rippoh's  Selec. 
Longing  for  evidence  of  an  Interest  in  the  Re- 
deemer ;  or,  venturing  on  Hie  mercy  of  God- 
in  Christ. 

1  f^  RACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear, 
^-*  My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear ; 
Hear  my  never-ceasing  cry, 

( iive  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Wealth  and  honour  I  disdain, 
Earthly  comforts,  Lord,  are  vain ; 
These  can  never  satisfy, 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

3  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  ease  me  from  my  guilt  5 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  T  die* 

All  unholy  and  unclean, 
I  am  nothing  else  but  sin ; 
On  thy  mercy  I  rely, 
Give  me  Christ  or  else  I  die- 

5  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost, 
In  thy  giaee  alone  I  trust : 
Willi  my  earnest  suit  comply, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

6  Thou  dost  promise  to  forgive 
All  who  in  thy  Son  believe  j 


17  SPIRITUAL  SONGS* 

Lord,  I  know  thou  canst  not  lit 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 


Father,  dost  thou  seem  to  frown  ? 
Let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son  ; 
Jesus,  to  thine  arms  I  fly, 
Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

XVII.     8,8,6.     ■TVfe/r  Selec\ 
The  Awakened  Sinner. 

A  WAK'D  hy  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
•£*-  My  soid  in  guilt  and  thrall  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go ; 
O'erwhelm'd  in  sin— with  anguish  slain  \ 
The  sinner  must  he  born  again, 

Or  sink  in  endless  wo. 

Amaz'd  I  stood  ! — but  could  not  tell 
Winch  way  tq  shun  the  gates  of  heU-, 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near; 
I  strove  indeed,  but  strove  in  vain  3 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again^ 

Still  sounded  in  my  ear. 

When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled. 
It  pour'd  its  curses  on  my  head ; 

I  no  relief  could  find — 
This  fearful  truth  increas'd  my  pain; 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

O'erwhelm'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

Again  did  Sinai's  thunder  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul  : 

A  vast  unwieldy  load  : 
Alas!  I  rend  and  saw  it  plain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 


TO   THE    AWAKENED.  1ST 

5  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquer'd  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
Vet  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 

6  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  pass'd  that  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move  ; 
The  sinner  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love  ! 

7  To  heav'n  the  joyful  tidings  flew, 
The  angels  tun'd  their  harps  anew  : 

And  loftier  notes  did  raise  ; 
All  hail  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain  I 
Unn umber d  millions  born  again, 

Shall  sing  thine  endless  praise. 

XVIII.     7s.     A%*  Sel. 
Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus, 

1  f^OME  poor  sinner,  come  and  see, 

All  thy  strength  is  found  in  me, 
I  am  waiting  to  be  kind, 
To  relieve  thy  troubled  mind. 

2  Dost  thou  feel  thy  sins  a  pain  ? 
Look  to  me  and  ease  obtain  ; 

All  my  fulness  thou  may'st  share, 
And  be  always  welcome  here. 

3  Boldly  come,  why  dost  thou  fear  t 
I  possess  a  gracious  ear, 

I  will  never  tell  thee  nay, 
While  thou  hast  a  heart  to  pray. 

4  Try  the  freeness  of  my  grace, 
Sure,  'twill  suit  thy  trying  case  ;- 

Ff 


19  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

Mourning  souls  shall  ne'er  complain;, 
Having  sought  my  face  in  vain. 

5  Knock,  and  cast  all  doubt  behind  ? 
Seek,  and  thou  shalt  surely  mid. 
Ask,  and  I  will  give  thee  peace, 
And  thy  confidence  increase. 

^  Will  not  this  encourage  thee, 
Vile  and  poor,  to  come  to  me  ? 
Sure  thou  canst  not  doubt  my  will  ? 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  still. 

XIX..     7s.     NeivSelec, 
If  I  perish,  I  perish, 

1  TF  I  perish,  I  will  go 

-*-  Trembling  to  the  Saviours  feet, 
Perhaps  his  favour  he'll  bestow, 
Perhaps  I  may  forgiveness  meet. 

2  If  I  perish,  I  will  go; 

He  perhaps  may  pity  me ; 
Unbelief  still  answers — no 
He  will  not  a  wretch  like  thee. 

3  If  I  perish,  I  will  go, 

Though  I'm  lost,  I  can  but  try — 

If  mercy  he  should  never  show — 
Begging  I  will  live  and  die. 

4  If  I  perish,  I  must  own, 
God  is  just  to  banish  me  ; 

But  I'll  venture  near  his  throne, 
For  his  pardons  all  are  free. 

5  If  I  perish — stay  my  fears — 
Can  I  perish  at  his  feet, 

Who  to  pay  my  great  arrears, 
Died,  and  lives  my  advocate/  ? 


TO   THE    AWAKENED.  20 

*  Dearest  Saviour,  let  me  live, 
Stretch  thy  sceptre  out  to  me; 
All  my  sins,  though  great,  forgive; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  mc  free. 

7   Shall  1  perish,  Satan? — no; 
There's  a  new  and  living  way ; 
Fly  then,  tempting,  subtle  foe, 
Jesus  will  not  tell  me  nay. 

XX.     7s.    JSfEfvroif. 

Woman  of  Canaan.     Matt.  xv.  22,  28. 

1  T3RA  YER  an  answer  will  obtain, 
■"-     Though  the  Lord  a  while  delay ; 
None  shall  seek  his  face  in  vain, 
None  be  empty  sent  away. 

2  When  the  woman  came  from  Tyre, 
And  for  help  to  Jesus  sought ; 
Though  he  granted  her  desire, 

Yet  at  first  he  answer'd  not. 

3  From  his  word  she  draws  a  plea ; 
"Though  unworthy  children's  bread, 
1  'Tis  enough  for  one  like  me, 

If  with  crumbs  I  may  be  fed.' 

4  Jesus  then  his  heart  reveaPd, 

*  Woman  canst  thou  thus  believe  ? 

I  to  thy  petition  yield, 

All  that  thou  canst  wish,  receive.?' 

5  'Tis  a  pattern  set  for  us, 

How  we  ought  to  wait  and  pray  r 
None  who  plead  and  wrestle  thus 
^hfiJJ  be  empty  sent  away. 


21   22  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

XXI.     L.  M.      Wes let's   Collbc.     Altered. 
Sin  a  Burden. 


f~\  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 
^^  O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet! 

When  shall  my  eyes  behold  the  Lamb  ? 
The  God  of  my  salvation  see  ! 
Weary,  O  Lord,  thou  knqw'st  I  am, 
Yet  still  I  cannot  come  to  thee. 

Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  ; 
Saviour,  if  mine  indeed  thou  art; 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 
Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove: 
The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallowed  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r, 
My  heart  from  ev?ry  sin  release  ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  happy  hour, 
And  till  my  soul  With  heavenly  peace. 

Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 
Nor  let  my  Jesus  long  delay  ; 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear, 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

XXII.     L.  M.     Broaddus's  Collec. 

Desiring'  Repentance. 

OH  !  give  me,  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn  j 
My  sins  which  have  "thy  body  torn  ! 
Give  me,  with  broken  heart,  to  see, 
Thy  last  tremendous  agony  I 


TO   THE    AWAKENED.  23 

Oh  !  could  I  gain  the  mountain's  height, 

And  gaze  upon  that  bleeding  sight ! 

Oh  !  that  with  Salem's  daughters,  I 

(  mild  stand  and  see  my  Saviour  die  ! 

I'd  smite  my  breast,  and  weep,  and  mourn, 

And  never  from  the  cross  return  ; 

I'd  weep  o'er  an  expiring  God, 

Arid  mix  my  tears  with  Jesus' blood. 

I'd  hang  around  his  feet  and  cry, 
"  Lord  save  a  soul  eoiideinird  to  die  V\ 
O  let  a  wretch  come  neai  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  mesits.of  thy  S<  ::  ! 
Father  of  mercies,  drop  thy  frown, 
And  give  me  shelter  in  thy  Son  ! 
And  with  my  broken  heart  comply  : 
O  !  give  me  Jesus,  or  I  die  ! 
O  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  relieve  my  soul  from  guilt : 
Good  Lord,  in  mercy  hear  my  cry, 
And  give  me  Jesus,  or  I  die  ! 
O  save  my  soul  from  gaping  heU, 
Or  else  with   devils  I  must  dwell : 
O  !   might  I  enter,  now  I'm  come  * 
Lord  Jesus,  save  me,  or  I'm  gone  ! 
XXIII.     P.  1U.     Bal<t.  Collec.  altered. 

Salvation. 
/"NOME  all  ye  mourning  sinners  hear, 
^    And  joyful  news  I'll  tell  ; 
The  Lord  hath  brought  salvation  near, 

For  souls  deserving  helj  : 
Lo  !   angels  hear  the  tidings  down 

To  shepherds  in  the  field. 
That  God  a  Saviour  hut!,  prepar'd, 
i  he  hath  reyeal'd, 


v  *• 


23  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

Chorus. 

Sing  glory  honour  to  the  Lord 

Salvation  to  our  King, 
Jesus  was  dead  and  lives  again, 

Let  saints  and  angels  sing. 

2  AVhcn  weeping  Mary  came  to  seek 

Her  Lord ?  with  a  perfume, 
She  found  the  napkin  and  the  sheet 

Together  in  the  tomb  : 
The  angel  said  he  is  not  here, 

He's  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
And  streams  of  gra«e  for  sinners  flow 

As  free  as  did  his  blood. 

Sing  glory,  honour  Sic. 

3  Come  all  ye  poor — the  Saviour  calls — 

Unto  the  feast  repair; 
Here  each  his  wondrous  grace  extols 

And  you  are  welcome  here  : 
His  glorious  presence  fills  our  souls 

With  songs  of  loudest  praise  ; 
Let  all  that  feel  their  need  of  him, 

Their  hearts  and  voices  raise. 

Sing  glory,  honour  &e. 

4  A  sacred  joy  runs  through  my  soul 

It  comes  from  heaven  above, 
Which  makes  me  praise  my  God  so  hold 

And  his  dear  -children  love, 
I'll  serve  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God 

I  love  his  ways  so  Well  : 
Amazing  thought !  his  blood  was  spilt 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell. 

Sing  glory  honour  to  the  Lord, 
lie's  now  upon  his  throne, 


TO   THE    AWAKENED,  24 

And  bringing  foreign  sinners  home, 
lie  claims  them  lor  his  own. 
XXIV.     148th.     JVetvi-ov. 

The  Beggar.     Matt.  vii.  7,  8. 

"E*NCOURAG>D  by  thy  word 
-*^  Of  promise  to  the  poor, 
Behold,  a  beggar,  Lord, 
Waits  at  thy  mercy's  door  ! 
No  hand,  no  heart,  O  Lord,  but  thine, 
Can  help  or  pity  wants  like  mine. 

The  beggar's  usual  plea, 

Relief  from  men  to  gain, 

If  offer d  unto  thee, 

1  know  thou  would'st  disdain  ; 
And  pleas  which  move  thy  gracious  ear, 
Are  such  as  men  would  scoru  to  hear. 

I  have  no  right  to  say 

That,  though  I  now  am  poor, 

Yet  once  there  was  a  day 

When  I  possessed  more  : 
Thou  know'st  that  from  my  very  birth, 
I've  been  the  poorest  wretch  on  earth. 

Nor  can  1  dare  profess 
As  beggars  often  do, 

Though  great  is  my  distress, 

My  ^ants  have  been  but  few  : 
Ii  thou  should'st  leave  my  soul  to  starve, 
It  would  be  what  I  well  deserve, 

'  1  were  folly  to  pretend 

I  never  begg'd  before  r 

Or  if  thou  now  befriend, 

Til  trouble  thee  no, more  : 
Thou  often  hust  reliev'd  my  pain, 
And  often  I  must  come  again. 


y  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

Though  crumbs  arc  much  too  g< 
For  such  a  dog  as  I; 
No  less  than  children's  food 
My  soul  can  satisfy  ; 

0  !  do  not  frown  and  bid  me  go, 

1  must  have  all  thou  canst  bestow.- 

Nor  can  I  willing  be 

Thy  bounty  to  conceal 

From  others  who,  like  me, 

Their  wants  and  hunger  feel : 
I'll  tell  them  of  thy  mercy's  store, 
And  try  to  send  a  thousand  more. 

Thy  thoughts,  thou  only  wise! 

Our  thoughts  and  ways  transcend, 

Far  as  the  arched  skies 

Above  the  earth  extend  :* 
Such  pleas  asinine  men  would  not  bear, 
But  God  receives  a  beggar's  prayer. 

XXV.     TiEBour-s  Col. 

Calvary. 

TYEARTS  of  stone  relent,  relent; 
-*--*-  Break,  by  Jesus,  cross  subdird  : 
See  his  body  mangled,  rent, 

Cover'd  with  a  gore  of  blood  : 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ! 
Murder'd  (Jod's  eternal  Son  ! 

Yes,  your  sins  have  done  the  deed; 

Drove  the  nails,  and  ii.vd  him  there  $ 
lYown'd  with  thorns  Ins  sacred  head, 

Pierc'd  him  with  a  soldier's  spear ; 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice; 
For  lost  sinners  Jesus  dies. 

*  Isaiah  Iv.  8,  9. 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVEHS. 

Can  his  off'ring  be  in  vain? 

No;  a  cov'nant-keeping  God, 
Says  that  "  he  sliall  see  his  seed" — 

All  the  purchase  of  his  blood  : 
Lord  with  sin  and  self  we  part; 
Saviour  take  each  broken  heart. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS. 

XXVI.     P.  M.     Wesley's   Collec.   the    last 

verse  original. 

Rapture. 

1  /~\  HOW  happy  are  they 
^^  Who  the  Saviour  obey, 

And  whose  treasures  are  laid  up  above  ; 

Tongue  cannot  express 

The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  That  sweet  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favour  divine, 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb ; 

When  my  heart  it  believ'd, 

What  a  joy  I  receiv'd, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name  ! 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below, 
My  Redeemer  to  know, 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  mpre> 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Saviour  of  sinners  adore. 

i       Jesus  all  the  day  long 

Was  my  joy  and  my  song, 
Oh  !  that  more  his  salvation  might  see ; 


2ff  SPIRITUAL    SOXGS. 

Thou  hast  lov'd  me  I  cried, 

Tliou  hast  suffer'd  and  died 

To  redeem  such  a  rebel  to  thee. 

5  On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
I  was  carried  above, 

All  my  sin  and  temptation  and  pain  3 

And  I  could  not  believe, 

That  I  ever  should  grieve. 
That  I  ever  should  sutler  again. 

6  Then  I  rode  on  the  sky, 
Freely  justified  I, 

Nor  e'en  envied  Elijah  his  seat  5 

My  soul  mounted  higher, 

In  a  chariot  of  fire, 
And  the  world  it  was  under  my  feet. 

7  O  th*  rapturous  height, 
Of  that  holy  delight, 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  ! 

Of  the  Saviour  possess'd, 

I  was  perfectly  bless'd, 
Overwhelmed  in  the  goodness  of  God  I 

PAUSE. 

3       Now  my  remnant  oftlays, 
Would  I  spend  in  his  praise, 

Who  hath  died  my  poor  soul  to  redeem ; 
Whether  many  or  few. 
All  my  years  arc  his  due : 

May  they  all  be  devoted  to  him. 

9       What  a  mercy  is  this ! 

What  a  heaven  of  bliss  ! 
How  unspeakably  happy  am  I  f 

Gathered  into  the  fold, 

With  believers  en  roll  "d, 
With  believers  to  live  and  to  die 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  27 

10     Lo  !  the  day's  drawing  nigh, 
When,  my  soul,  thou  shalt  fly 
To  the  place  thy  salvation  began  : 
Where  the  Three  and  the  One, 

Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 
Laid  the  scheme  of  redemption  for  man. 

XXVII.     7s.     J.  Leland. 
How  do  you  do? 
RETIIREN,  I  am  come  again, 


B 


Let  us  join  to  pray  and  sing  \ 
Joseph  lives  and  Jesus  reigns, 
Praise  him  in  the  highest  strains. 

Many  days  and  years  have  past, 
Since  we  met  together  last ; 
Yet  our  lives  do  still  remain, 
Hereon  earth  we  meet  again. 

Many  of  our  friends  are  gone, 
To  their  long  eternal  home ; 
We  are  waiting  here  below, 
Soon  we  after  them  shall  go. 

Brethren  !  tell  me  how  you  do ; 
Does  your  love  continue  true, 
Are  you  waiting  for  your  King, 
When  he  shall  return  again  r 

1  5  If  you  want  to  know  of  me, 
How  I  am,  or  what  I  be ; 
Here  I  am,  behold  who  will, 
Sure  I  am  a  sinner  still. 

6  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  lame, 
All  unholy,  all  unclean  ; 
Worse  and  worse  myself  I  see, 
Vet  the  Lord  remembers  me. 
i 


28  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

XXVIII.     8,  7,  4     P 

Hope  of  a  revival. 

*  {"NOME,  dear  brethren  in  the  Saviour, 
^   Though  we're  few,  let's  not  despair ; 
Jesus  able  is  to  favour; 

Fly  to  him  with  ev'ry  care  : 

He  is  able,  he  is  able 
Zion's  drooping  head  to  rear. 

2  If  but  two  or  three  remaining, 

Meet  for  pray'r,  he's  in  the  midst ; 
Let  us  then,  without  complaining. 
Wait  'till  he  shall  us  increase  : 

He  is  able,  &c. 
Soon  he'll  make  our  sorrows  cease. 

3  By  him  stars  and  spheres  were  framed^ 

Light  and  darkness  Jesus  made ; 

From  their  graves  the  dead  he  raised  ; 

Shall  not  his  redeem'd  be  sav'd  ? 

He  is  able,  &c. 
To  bestow  what  we  have  crav'd. 

4  Well,  my  friends,  as  Christ  is  able, 

Of  his  will  we  cannot  doubt, 
Since  for  all  the  Father  gave  him 
Full  salvation  he  wrought  out ; 
Sure  he  never,  sure  he  never 
Spilt  his  precious  blood  for  nought. 

5  Let  us  love,  adore,  and  praise  him, 

As  the  Lord,  our  righteousness; 
Own  him  in  our  whole  behaviour, 

Singing,  "  We  are  sav'd  by  grace  :" 
Till  in  heaven,  &c. 
He  shall  give  u»  all  a  place. 


EXERCISES  OP  BELIEVERS.  2T>, 

Xow  let's  sweetly  join  in  concert, 

To  adore  the  sacred  Three ; 
God  who  made  us,  Christ  who  sav'd  us, 

And  the  Spirit  praised  be. 
By  the  ransom'd,  Sec. 

Through  a  blest  eternity. 

XXIX.     8,6,4,4,6.     MS,    Altered, 

Slow   Traveller. 

r\  HAPPY  souls,  how  fast  you  go, 
*^  And  leave  me  here  behind : 

Don't  stop  for  me, 

For  now  I  see 
The  Lord  is  just  and  kind. 

2  Go  on,  go  on,  my  soul  says  go^ 
And  I'll  come  after  you : 
Though  Pm  behind, 
Yet  I  can  find, 
And  sing  hosannas  too. 

May  you  have  strength,  that  you  may  rUn.7 
And  keep  your  footsteps  right ; 

Though  fast  you  go, 

And  I  so  slow, 
You  are  not  out  of  sight. 

When  you  arrive  in  worlds  abover 
And  all  their  glories  see  : 

When  you  get  home 

Your  journey's  done ; 
Then  look  ye  out  for  me. 

For  I  will  run  fast  as  I  can. 
Along  the  way  I'll  steer, 

Through  Christ  my  strength 

I  shall  at  length 
Be  one  among  you  there. 
G  g 


30  SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

6  There  all  together  we  shall  meet, 
Together  we  shall  sing ; 

A  countless  throng, 

To  swell  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

XXX.     8,  8,  1 1 ,  8.     MS.    Altered. 
Hope  in  Trouble. 

1  T\THEN  sorrows  encompass  me  round, 

*  '     And  many  distresses  1  see, 
Astonish'd,  I  cry,  can  a  mortal  be  found, 
Surrounded  with  troubles  like  me  ? 

2  Few  seasons  of  peace  I  enjoy, 
And  they  are  succeeded  by  pain  ; 

If  e'er  a  few  moments  in  praise  I  employ, 
I  have  hours  and  days  to  complain. 

3  O  when  will  my  sorrows  subside ; 
O  when  will  my  sufferings  cease ; 

0  when  to  the  bosom  of  Christ  be  eonvey'd, 
In  the  mansions  of  glory  and  bliss. 

4  May  I  be  prepared  for  that  day 
When  Jesus  shall  bid  me  remove  ; 

That  I  may  in  raptures  go  shouting  away 
To  the  arms  of  my  heavenly  love. 

5  My  spirit  to  glory  convey-d, 

My  body  laid  low  in  the  ground ; 

1  wish  not  a  tear  at  my  grave  to  be  shed  : 
Let  all  join  in  praising  around. 

6  No  sorrow  be  vented  that  day, 
When  Jesus  hath  called  me  home ; 

With  singing  and  shouting  let  brethren  say, 
u  He's  gone  from  the  evil  to  come." 

7  If  souls  disembodied  can  know, 
Or  visit  their  brethren  beneath, 


»<*£i£KCl5ES  OF   BELIEVERS.  S$ 

My  spirit  shall  join  you,  as  shouting  you  go, 
And  leave  all  my  cares  in  the  grave. 

B  Immers'd  in  the  ocean  of  love, 
My  soul  like  an  angel  shall  sing, 
Till  Christ  shall  descend  with  a  shout  from 
above, 

And  make  all  creation  to  ring. 

9  Our  bodies,  in  dust,  shall  obey, 
And  swifter  than  thought  shall  arise; 
Then  chang'd  in  a  moment,   go   shouting 

away 
To  mansions  of  love  in  the  skies. 

XXXI.   11,8.     MS.     Altered. 

The  Impartial  Song.     Gal.  iii.  28. 

i   HPHE  great  God  of  love,  now  hath  shin'd 
-"-  from  above, 

And  hath  taught  us  the  impartial  song  ; 
The  Spirit  is  come,  and  the  work  is  begun, 
And  we  all  are  united  in  one. 

2  Salvation  we  see  for  all  nations  is  free, 
The  members  of  Christ  are  all  one  ; 

We'll  march  uniform  and  undaunted  face  the 

storm, 
Ever  singing  the  impartial  song. 

3  Thus  joined  in  one,  the  good  race  we  will 

run. 
Pressing  onward  in  faith  without  fear; 
Such  objects  pursue  as  the  world  never  knew, 
Never  will  till  the  gospel  they  hear. 

4  The  Spirit  of  God  now  hath  taught  us  the 

road, 
And  the  Comforter  leads  us  alon? ; 


S2  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

The  book  is  unseal'd,  Judah's  lion  takes  the 

field. 
And  inspires  with  the  impartial  song: 

5  We'll  mount  on  the  wing,  and  with  ardour 

we'll  sing; 
Hallelujahs  to  God  and  the  Lamb  ; 
With   rapture  we'll  sound  o'er  Immanuel's 

ground, 
What  a  precious  Redeemer  hath  done. 

6  That   sovereign  grace,  which  assigned  us  a 

place 
In  the  Saviour,  ere  time  had  begun, 
Will  hold  us  all  fast,  and  present  us  at  last 
Without  blemish  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

7  O  glorious  days  I  when  in  raptures  of  praise, 
.Toin'd  with  seraphs  in  mansions  above, 
Free  grace  we  shall  sound,  through  eternity's. 

round, 
And  our  union  still  heighten  in  love. 

S  Then  let  us  be  true,  and  our  journey  pursue 
Toward  heaven  our  glorious  home  ; 
Still   ruFd  by  the  word,  Christ  hath  left  on 

record, 
Singing  glory  to  Jesus — Amen. 

XXXII.     8,8,6.     MS. 

The  converted  Youth. 

1   "l^nilLE  I  am  b!ess:d  with  youthful  prime 
*       I  will  adore  the  sacred  Lamb, 
That  bled  and  died  for  me  : 
Since  God  inspires  my  heart  with  grace. 
And  lets  me  see  his  smiling  face, 
A  pilgrim  I  will  be. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  32 

f  I'll  leave  tliis  world  witli  all  its  toys. 
Pursue  those  far  superior  joys. 

That  do  in  Jesus  dwell  : 
As  Jesus  is  my  God  and  king, 
Immortal  triumph  I  will  sing, 
O'er  all  the  powers  of  Hell. 

}    V  frowning  world  I  will  defy 
And  nil  their  flattering  charms  deny. 

Since  Jesus  is  my  friend: 
Not  iom:  have  I  the  storm  to  stand 
In  this  ensnaring  barren  land  ; — 

My  conilict  soon  will  end, 

4  Jesus,  my  friend,  my  cause  will  plead, 
Conduct  my  steps,  supply  my  need, 

And  never  let  me  fall : 
Jesus  will  all  my  foes  destroy, 
Will  be  my  life,  my  Strength,  my  joy 

Jesus  is  all  in  all. 

5  With  joy  I'll  spend  my  fleeting  days, 
Sounding  abroad  his  worthy  praise, 

111  tell  the  world  his  love: 
And  when  I  quit  this  mortal  stage 
I  shall  in  sacred  strains  engage 

Among  the  saints  above  : 

6  Where  I  shall  with  my  Jesus  dwell. 
In  joys  beyond  what  tongue  can  tell 

On  that  immortal  shore: 
Jesus  my  love  shall  be  my  joy, 
His  praise  shall  be  my  sweet,  employ 

In  Heaven  lor  ever  more. 


SPIRITUAL  SOX  GS. 
XXXIII.       IIS.      S— 


The  mercy  of  God.     Psalm  lxxxix.  I. 

npHY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my '. 
-*-  song, 

The  joy  of  my  heart  and  the  boast  of  my 

tongue  5 
Thy  free  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last. 
Hath  won  my  affections,  and  bound  mv  soul 

fast. 

Without  thy  sweet  mercy  I  could  not  live  here. 
Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair  ; 
But  thro'  thy  free  goodness,  my  spirits  revive, 
And  he  that  first  made  me,  still  keeps  me  alh  e. 

Thy  mercy  is  more  than  a  match  for  my  heart, 
Which  wonders  to  feel  its   own  hardness  de- 
part ; 
Dissolved  by  thy  goodness,  I  fall  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  1  found. 

The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day 
To  th'  poor  and  the  needy  who  knock  by  the 

way ; 
No  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back, 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  for  Jesus's  sake. 

Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell ; 
Its  glories  I'll  sitig,  and  its  wonders  I'll  tell : 
•Twas  Jesus,  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  the 

tree, 
Who  open'd  the  channel  of  mercy  for  me. 

Great  Father  of  merries,  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucified  sou  ; 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  whisper  divine, 

'/v-als   mercy  and    pardon  and  righteousiu  ^ 
mine. 


EXERCISES   OE   BELIEVERS.  $'* 

XXXIV.      57  6.      ToPLADr. 

Everlasting  Love  and  electing  Grace. 

fTOVY  happy  are  we, 

-■■-■-  Our  election  who  see, 
And  venture.  <)  Lord,  for  salvation  on  thee  ! 

In  Jesus  approval,  - 

Eternally  Iov\l, 
Upheld  by  thy  power  we  cannot  be  mov'd. 

?Tis  sweet  £o  recline 

On  the  bosom  divine, 
And   experience   the   comforts   peculiar    to 
thine : 

While,  born  from  above, 

And  upheld  by  thy  love, 
With  singing  and  triumph  to  Zion  we  move. 

Our  seeking  thy  face, 

Was  all  of  thy  grace, 
Thy  mercy  demands  and  shall  have  all  the 
praise  : 

No  sinner  can  be 

Beforehand  with  thee, 
Thy  grace  is  preventing,  almighty,  and  free. 

Our  Saviour  and  friend 

His  Jove  shall  extend, 
It  knew  no  beginning,  and  never  shall  end  : 

Whom  once  he  receives 

His  Spirit  ne'er  leaves, 
Nor  ever  repents  of  the  grace  that  he  gives. 

This  proof  we  would  give, 
That  thee1  we  receive, 
Thou  art  precious  alone  to  the  souls  that  be- 
lieve. 


55  SPIRITUAL  StftfGS* 

Be  precious  to  us  ! 
Ail  beside  is  ns  dross, 
Compard  with  thy  love  and  the  blood  of  thy 
cross. 

TART  THE  SECOND, 

6  Yet,  one  thing  we  want, 
More  holiness  grant ! 

For  more  of  thy  mind,  and  thine  image  wq 
pant : 

Thine  image  impress 

On  thy  favorite  race, 
O  fashion  and  polish  thy  vessels  of  grace. 

7  Thy  workmanship  we 
More  fully  would  be  ; 

Lord,  stretch  out  thy  hand  and  conform  us  ta 
thee; 

While  onward  we  move 

To  Canaan  above, 
Come,  fill  us  with  holiness,  fill  us  with  love. 

S       Vouchsafe  us  to  know 
More  of  thee  below, 
Thus  fit  us  for  heaven,  and  glory  bestow ; 
Our  harps  shall  be  tun'd, 
The  lamb  shall  be  crown'd  ; 
Salvation  to  Jesus  through  heaven  shall  re- 
sound. 

XXXV.     8,  7,  4.     Rippovs  Selec. 

"Vhe  godly  consideration  of  election  in  Christ  ■ 
comfortable. 

I   £^OX5  we  are.  through  God's  election 
^  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  believe; 
By  eternal  destination, 

Sovereign  grace  we  here  receive  : 


BXEKCISES   OF  BF/T.Tl'vr,TlS.  "5 

Lord,  thy  mercy 

Dors  both  grace  unci  glory  give. 

ning, 

Merits  everlasting  pain  ; 
r>ut  thy  love  without  begintii 

Has  restord  thy  so     aj  ain  : 
<  lountless  millions 
Shall  in  life,  through  Jesus  n 

Pause,  ray  soul !  adore  and  wbnd 
Ask,  ••  0  why  such  Ioyc  to  mo;"1 

Grace  hath  put  mo  in  the  number 
Of  the  S;n  four's  family: 

Hallelujah  ! 

Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee? 

Since  that  love  had  no  beginning, 

And  shall  never,  never  cease: 
Keep,  O  keep  mo.  Lord,  from  sinning! 

Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace  ! 
Make  me  walk  in 
A  11  the  paths  of  holiness, 

When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansion, 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee: 
Let  the  power  of  thy  ascension. 

.Manifest  itself  in  me  : 
Tlirough  thy  Spirit, 
Give  tlie  final  victory  I 

"  When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet  : 

When  my  soul  and  body  join  ; 
When  my  Saviour  comes  to  judgment, 

Bright  in  majesty  divine; 
Let  me  triumph 
In  thy  righteousness  as  mine. 

When  in  that  blcss'd  habitation, 

Whirh  my  God  lias  fore-ordahrd  ; 


S<5  sriRiAtA^  so^c* 

When  in  glory's  full  possession, 
I  with  saints  and  angels  stand; 

Free  Grace  only 

Shall  resound  through  Canaan's  land. 

XXXVI.     8,  7,  4.     F 


rlmshed  Redemption* 

1  XJTARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

AJL  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary! 
See  •   it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky  ? 

c:  It  is  fmislrd  !" 

Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry  ! 

2  It  is  finish  *d !  O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure. 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finish'd  ! 
Saints, the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'dj  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 
Finished,  all  that  Cod  had  promis'd  ; 

Death  and  hei I  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd  ! 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

j   [Happy  souls,  approach  the  table, 
;te  the  soul-reviving  food  ; 
Nothing  half  so  sweet  arid  pleasant 
As  the  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood  : 
It  i*  finished  ! 
Christ  has  home  the  heavy  load.] 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ve  seraphs, 
Join  to  sing  thepleasin 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS. 

Ml  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaveri, 
Join  to  praise  ImmanueFs  name  ! 
telujalri 
Glory  l<»  the  blooding  Land)! 

WWII.     8,  S,  6.     Chatham  tune 

To  PL  A  1)2' 

C/iiu\r\s  titouement. 

1  f  A  THOU,  who  didst  thy  glory  leave, 
^-^  Apostate  sinners  to  retrieve, 

From  nature's  deadly  fall, 
if  thou  hast  bought  me  with  a  price. 
My  sins  against  pie  ne'er  shall  rise. 

For  thou  hast  borne  them  all. 

2  And  wast  thou  pwnish'd  in  my  stead  / 
Didst  thou  without  the  city  bleed 

To  expiate  my  stain  ? 
On  earth  jay  God  vouchsafed  to  dwell, 
And  made  of  infinite  avail 

The  suiferings  of  the  ft  tan. 

Behold  him  for  transgressors  given! 
Behold  th'mca  male  King  of  heaven 

For  us  Ij is  foes  expire  ! 
AraazVl,  0  earth  !  the  tidings  hear  ! 
He  bore,  that  we  might  never  bear, 

His  Father's  righteous  iro\ 

4  Ye  saints,  the  man  of  sorrows  bless, 
The  (jod,  for  your  unrighteusness 

Deputed  to  atone  : 
Praise  tilt,  with  all  the  ransom'd  lliron-, 
i  «•  sing  the  never-ending  song, 

And  see  him  en  his  tlirone. 


3S  SPIRITUAL   SO.\GS>. 

XXXXHI.    s,  7 .    L.  II.  V. 

Gratitude  for  the  Atonement,. 

1  "J1TAIL  !  thou  once  despised  Jesus., 
Hail  thou  Galilean  king! 
Thou  didst  suiter  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring,. 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  siu  and  shame; 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour  : 
Life  is  given  through  thy  name, 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid  : 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made: 
All  thy  people  are  lorgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  : 
Open'  d  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God„ 

>  Jesus,  hail,  enthron'd  in  glory,. 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  theer 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinner's  thou  art  pleading, 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

Worship,  honour,  power  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

eet  it  is  tor  us  to  give  : 
Help,  je  bright  angelic  spirits  ! 
Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays; 
I  •  t  j  sing  our  Sa>  tour's  mei  its ; 
Ip  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise.- 


EXERCISES  OF  BELtEVEHS.  $$ 

XXXIX.     8,  6,  8.     Ewell  tune. 

CRUrrENDEN. 

Adoption.     1  John  iii.  1 — 3, 

!       T    ET  others  boast  their  ancient  line 
-*-^  In  long  succession  great : 
In  tlie  proud  list  let  heroes  shine, 
And  monarchs  swell  the  state ; 

Descended  from  the  King  of  Kings, 

Each  saint  a  nobler  title  sings. 

3       Pronounce  me,  gracious  God,  thy  sob- 

Own  me  an  heir  divine  ; 

I'll  pity  princes  on  the  throne, 

When  I  can  call  thee  mine  : 
Sceptres  and  crowns  unenvied  rise* 
And  lose  their  lustre  in  mine  eyes. 

3  Content,  obscure  I  pass  my  days-, 
To  all  I  meet  unknown, 

And  wait  till  thou  thy  child  shalt  raise, 
And  seat  me  near  thy  throne  : 
No  name,  no  honours  here  I  crave. 
Well  pleas'd  with  those  beyond  the  grave 

4  Je*is,  my  elder  brother,  lives  , 
With  him  I  too  shall  reign ; 

Nor  sin,  nor  death,  while  he  survives^ 
Shall  make  the  promise  vain  : 
In  him  my  title  stands  secure, 
And  shall,  while  endless  years  endure. 

When  he,  in  robes  divinely  bright, 

Shall  once  again  appear, 

Thou  too,  my  soul,  shalt  shine  in  light. 

And  his  full  image  bear  : 

Knough  ! 1  wait  th'  appointed  day, 

Eftapgfci  S?v«nur,  haste,  and  come  away  . 


HI  SFTRITrAL  SONG?. 

XL.      8,  7,  4.     RipprjN's  SEZES. 
Free  Salvation,    2  Tim.  i.  9. 
I    TESUS  is  our  great  salvation  ; 
**   Worthy  of  our  best  esteem  \ 
He  has  sav'd  his  favourite  nation  5 

Join  to  sing  aloud  to  Him .: 
He  has  sa>v'd  us,. 
Christ  alone  could  us  redeem, 

i  When  involved  in  sin  and  ruin, 

And  no  helper  there  was  found  | 
Jesus  our  distress  was  viewing  ; 

Grace  did  more  than  sin  abound  ? 
He  has  caH'd  us, 
With  salvation'  in  the  3ound. 
Z  Save  us  from  a  mere  profession. 

Save  us  from  hypocrisy  ; 
Give  us,  Lord,  the  sweet  possession 

Of  thy  righteousness-  and  thee  : 
Best  of  favours,. 
None  compard  wiUh  this  can  be. 

4  Let  us  never,  Lord,  forget  thee  ! 

Make  us  walk  as  Pilgrims  here  : 
We  will  give  thee  all  the  glory 

Of  the  love  that  brought  us  near  j 
Bid-  us  praise  thee, 
And  rejoice  with  holy  fear. 

5  Free  election,  known  by  callings 

Is  a  privilege  divine  : 
&|ints  are  kept  from  fmal  falling. 

All  the  glory,  Lord,  be  thine  ; 
All  the  glory, 
All  the  glory,  Lord,  is  thiue* 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS*  "&i 

XLL     ti,8.     Came  tune.     K . 

Distinguishing  Grace.    Jer.  xxxi.  3. 
i  TN  songs  of  subline  adoration  and  praise, 
-*■  Ye  pilgrims  for  7Aon  who  press, 
Break  forth,  and  extol  the  great  Aitcient  of 
Days, 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

.2  His  love  from  eternity  fix'd  upon  you, 
Broke  forth  and  discover'd  its  flame, 
When  each  with  die  cords  of  Ms  kindness  l\c 
drew, 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

■  O  had  lie  n&t  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 
Your  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt ; 
You  all  ivourd  liave  &v'd,  would  have  died 
too  in  sin, 
And  sunk  with  the  toad  of  your  guik. 

4  What  was  in  you  that  could  merit  esteem.    , 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight  ? 
'Twas  u  even  so,  Fattier,"  you  ever  must  sing, 
"  Because  it  seera'd.  good  in  thy  sight." 

5  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to  obey* 

While  others  were  suffer'd  to  go 
The  road  which  by  nature  weehoseasour  way7. 
Which  leads  to  tbe  regions  of  wo. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  Iioly  name  ; 

To  him  all  the  glory  belongs; 
Be  yours  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  his 
Tame, 
ted  crown  him  in  each  of  your  soii£&, 


XLII.     lis.     Broughton  tune.     A'-™*, 
Exceeding  great  and  precious  promises. 
2  Pet.  i.  4. 
VtTOW  firm  a  foundation,ye  saints  of  the  Lordj 
-*--*-  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word? 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said? 
You,  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled. 

2  In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
Xu  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth ; 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
u  As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 

"  ever  be. 

3  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee, O  be  not  dismay'd, 
"  I,  I  am  thy  God  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 

*  HI  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

"thee  to  stand, 
"  Upheld  by  my  righteous  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee 

"  to  go, 
u  The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow  ; 
"  For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless,, 
u-  And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

3  u  When    through   fiery   trials  thy    pathway 
«  shall  lie, 
"  My  grace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply  j 
"  The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 

*  Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine* 

6  "  Even  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall 

"  prove 
u  My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 
'•'And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples 

'•'adorn, 
::  Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 

«  boinc. 


EXEUCISE3  01'   UELIEVEUS.  l.» 

r  ••'  The  soul  thn.t  on  Jesus  liatli  lcan'd  for  repose, 
u  I  will  not,  1  will  not  desert  to  his  foes  ; 
"  That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour 

u  to  shake, 
^  I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake."* 

XLTII.     8,  7,  4.     Lewes  tune.     Robinsox, 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

i   1Y/|"IGIITY  God,  while  angels  bless  thee, 
-L'J*  May  an  infant  lisp  thy  name  ? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  all  thy  people's  theme, 
Hallelujah., 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah.     Amen. 

2  Lord,  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  Days  ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creatiou 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise  : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought, 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

4  For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow ; 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

5  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along; 

*  Agreeable  to  Dr.  Doddridge's  Translation  of  Heb. 
Jan.  5. 

Hh2 


lb  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression, 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song  ? 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

6  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unutter'd  lie  ? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence  ! 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

7  Did  the  Angels  sing  thy  coming  ? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays  ? 
Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 
Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

8  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo  ; 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives, 
Flow  my  praise,  for  ever  flow. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

9  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour, 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne ; 
Thence  return  and  reign  for  ever, 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

XLIV.     As  the  1 04th.     Hart?. 
Fountain  opened  for  Sinners.     Zech.  xiii. 
1       HPHE  fountain  of  Christ, 
-*-    Lord,  help  us  to  siuj.r. 
The  blood  of  our  Priest, 

Our  crucified  Kins:; 
The  fountain  that  cleanses 
From  sin  and  from  filth. 
And  richly  dispenses 
Salvation  and  health. 


v:\ercises  or  believers.  4^» 

This  fountain  so  dear 

He'll  freely  impart ; 
When  piere'd  b)'  the  spear. 

It  flow'd  from  his  heart. 
With  blood  and  with  water, 

The  first  to  atone, 
To  cleanse  us  the  latter ; 

The  fountain's  but  one. 
This  fountain  from  guilt 

Not  only  makes  pure. 
And  gives,  soon  as  felt, 

Infallible  cure ; 
But  if  guilt  removed, 

Return  and  remain, 
Its  power  may  be  proved 

Again  and  again. 

This  fountain  unseal'd 

Stands  open  for  all 
Who  long  to  be  heaFd, 

The  great  and  the  small : 
Here's  strength  for  the  weakly 

That  hither  are  led  ; 
Here's  health  for  the  sickry, 

And  life  for  the  dead. 

This  fountain,  though  rich, 

From  charge  is  quite  clear  5 
The  poorer  the  wretch 

The  wclcomer  here : 
Come  needy,  and  guilty, 

Come  loathsome,  and  bare  5 
Though  lep'rous  and  filthy, 

Come  just  as  you  are. 

This  fountain  in  vain 
Has  never  been  tried, 


4f>  SPIRIT  I  XL   MKKGS. 

It  takes  out  all  staiu 

Whenever  applied  : 
The  fountain  flows  swectry 

With  virtue  divine, 
To  cleanse  souls  completely, 

Though  lep'rous  as  mine* 

XLV.     7,  6,  8,     Clark's  tune.     C.  Wesley. 
Passover.     Exod.  xii.  7.      1  Cor.  v.  7;  8. 

1  /CHRIST,  our  passover,  is  slain, 
^  To  set  his  people  free, 

Free  from  sin's  Egyptian  chain, 

And  Pharaoh's  tyranny. 
Lord,  that  we  may  now  depart, 
And  truly  serve  our  pardoning  God^ 
Sprinkle  every  house  and  heart 

With  thine  atoning  blood. 

2  Let  the  angel  of  the  Lord 

His  awful  charge  fulfil, 
Let  his  pestilential  sword 

The  mst-born  victims  kill ; 
Safe  in  snares  and  deaths  we  d\\el[, 
Protected  by  that  crimson  sign, 
From  the  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 

And  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  a  difference  make 

Betwixt  thy  friend  and  foe, 
Vengeance  on  th'  Egyptians  take,  - 

And  grace  to  Israel  show  ? 
Knowegt  thou  not,  most  righteous  Go('- 
AV  nschal  Lamb  rely  ? 

Stv  I  with  the  blood, 

And  ^ass  thy  people  by, 


EXERCISES  Or   BELIEVERS.      16   47 

XLYI.     8,  8,  6.     Rippotfs  Selec. 
Way,  Truth,  and  Life.     John  xiv.  6. 
i   rpHERE  is  no  path  to  heavenly  bliss, 
-*-  Or  solid  joy,  or  lasting  peace, 
But  Christ  th'  appointed  road  ; 
O  may  we  tread  the  sacred  Way, 
By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise,  and  pray, 
Till  we  sit  down  with  God  ! 

2  The  types,  and  shadows  of  the  word 
Unite  in  Christ,  the  man,  the  Lord, 

The  Saviour,  just  and  true; 
O  may  we  all  his  word  believe, 
And  all  his  promises  receive, 

And  all  his  precepts  do. 

3  As  he  above  for  ever  lives, 
And  life  to  dying  sinners  gives, 

Eternal  and  divine; 
6  may  his  Spirit  in  me  dwell, 
Then  sav'd  from  sin,  and  death,  and  helij 

Eternal  life  is  mine. 

XLVII.  8s.  New  Jerusalem  tune.     K .. 

Ml  in  Ml;  or,  the  testimony  concerning  Jesus? 
the  soul  of  Prophecy.     Rev.xix.  10. 

1  npiIE  Bible  is  justly  esteenvd 

-*-  The  glory  supreme  of  the  land, 
Which  shows  how  a  sinner's  redeem'd, 
And  brought  to  Jehovah's  right  hand. 
With  pleasure  we  freely  confess 
The  Bible  all  books  does  outshine, 
But  Jesus,  his  person  and  grace, 
Affords  it  that  lustre  divine. 

2  In  every  prophetical  book 

Where  God  his  decrees  hath  uriseaPd, 


47  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

With  joy  we  behold  as  we  look. 
The  wonderful  Saviour  rcveal'd  : 
His  glories  project  to  the  eye, 
And  prove  it  was  not  his  design, 
Those  glories  concealed  should  lie, 
But  there  his  full  majesty  shine. 

3  The  first  gracious  promise  to  man — 
A  blessed  prediction  appears, 

His  work  is  the  soul  of  the  plan, 
And  gives  it  the  glorv  it  wears ; 
How  cheering  the  truth  must  have  been. 
That  Jesus,  the  promised  seed, 
Should  triumph  o'er  Satan  and  sin. 
And  hell  in  captivity  lead  ! 

4  The  ancient  Levitical  Law 
Was  prophecy  after  its  kind, 

In  types  there  the  faithful  foresaw 
The  Saviour  that  ransonr  d  mankind. 
The  Altar,  the  Lamb,  and  the  Priest, 
The  blood  that  was  sprinkled  of  old, 
Had  life,  when  the  people  could  taste 
The  blessings  those  shadows  foretold. 

5  Review  the  prophetical  songs. 
Which  shine  in  prediction's  rich  train  ; 
Their  sweetness  to  Jesus  belongs — 
They  point  out  his  sufferings  and  reign  : 
Sure  David  his  harp  never  strung 
With  more  of  true  sacred  delight, 
Than  when  of  the  Saviour  he  sung 
And  he  was  reveal'd  to  his  sight. 

6  May  Jesus  more  precious  become — 
His  word  be  a  lamp  to  our  feet, 
While  we  in  this  wilderness  roam, 
-"1711  brought  in  his  presence  to  meet ! 


EXERCISES    OE   BELIEVERS.  48 

Then,  then  will  we  gaze  on  thy  face, 
Our  Prophet,  our  Priest,  and  bur  King, 
Recount  all  the  wonders  of  grace, 
Thy  praises  eternally  sing. 

XL  VIII.     8,7.     JVewTon. 
The  Word  more  precious  than  Gold, 

1  "DRECIOUS  Bible!  what  a  treasure 
■*-    Does  the  word  of  God  afford  ! 

All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 

Food  and  medxine,  shield  and  sword  : 

Let  the  world  account  me  poor, 

Having  this  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger, 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys  ; 

Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Though  it  fills  it  never  cloys : 

On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed, 

He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed  ? 

3  When  my  faith  is  faint  and  sickly, 
Or  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind, 
Cordials  to  revive  me  quickly, 
Hen  ling  med'cines  here  I  find  : 

To  the  promises  I  flee, 
Each  affords  a  remedy. 

4  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation 
Satan  cannot  make  me  yield  j 
For  the  wordQjf  consolation 

Is  to  me  a  mighty  shield  : 

While  the  scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  his  malice  I'm  secure. 

5  Vain  his  threats  to  overcome  me, 
When  I  take  the  Spirit's  Sword  : 
Then  with  case  I  chive  him  from  me. 
Satan  trembles  at  the  word  : 


4b9  SPIRITUAL  S0X6S. 

7Tis  a  Sword  for  conquest  made 
Keen  the  edge  .and  strong  the  blade' 

6  Shall  I  envy  then  the  miser, 

Doating  on  his  golden  store  ? 

Sure  I  am,  or  should  be  wiser, 

I  am  rich,  'tis  he  is  poor  : 
Jesus  gives  me,  in  his  word, 
Food  and  med'cine,  shield  and  sword. 

XLIX.     8s.     Lambeth  tune.     Rip.  Selecz 
Faith  fainting. 
i  T^NCOMPASS'D  with  clouds  of  distress 
-*-^  Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 
I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face, 

And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine  : 
Dishearten'd  with  waiting  so  long, 

I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load, 
All-plaintive  I  pour  out  my  song, 

And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God, 

2  Shine,  Lord,  and  my  terror  shall  cease, 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply ; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace, 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I  : 
Speak,  Saviour,  for  sweet  is  thy  voice,- 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold ; 
Attend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries, 

My  groaning  that  cannot  |j*  told. 

3  If  sometimes  I  strive  as  I  mourn, 

My  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 
The  billows  more  fiercely  return, 

And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep : 
While  harrass'd  and  cast  from  thy  siglrt 

The  tempter  suggests  with  a  roar, 
"The  Lord  has  forsaken  thee  quite; 

Thv  God  will  be  gracious  no  more:'" 


EXERCISES    OF  BELIEVERS.  50 

4  Yet,  Lord,  if  thy  love  hath  dcsign'd 

No  covenant  blessing  for  me, 
All.  tell  me,  how  is  it  1  find 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  for  thee  ? 
Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art ; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tow?r  ; 
Come  succour  and  gladden  my  heart, 

Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  power. 

L.     8,  8,  6.     Rippon's  Sel. 
Faith  Reviving. 

1  Tj^ROM  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief:- 
•*•     Hast  thou,  O  Father,  put  to  grief 

Thy  spotless  Son  for  me  ? 
And  will  the  righteous  Judge  of  men 
Condemn  me  for  that  debt  of  sin, 

Which,  Lord,  was  charg'd  on  thee  ? 

2  Complete  atonement  thou  hast  made, 
And  to  the  utmost  farthing  paid 

Whatever  thy  people  ow'd  ; 
How  then  can  wrath  on  me  take  place* 
If  sheltered  in  thy  righteousness, 

And  sprinkled  with  thy  blood  ? 

5  [If  thou  hast  my  discharge  procurd; 
And  freely  in  my  room  endured 

The  whole  of  wrath  divine; 
Payment  God  cannot  twice  demand — < 
First,  at  my  bleeding  surety's  hand, 

And  then  again  at  mine.] 

A  Turn  then,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest; 
The  merits  of  thy  great  High  Pries! 

Speak  peace  and  liberty  : 
Trust  in  his  efficacious  blood ; 
Nor  tear  thy  banishment  from  God. 
Since  Jesus  died  for  thee. 
Ii 


5JL  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

LI.     8s.     New  Jerusalem  tune. 
Rippon's  Sll. 
Faith  Conquering. 
1   nr*HE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 
-*-    And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives, 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood  5 
Though  thousands  and  thousands  of  Iocs 

Against  him  in  malice  unite, 
Their  rage  he,  through  Christ,  can  oppose, 
Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 
5  The  faith  that  embraces  the  Lamb, 
And  brings  such  salvation  as  tins, 
Is  more  than  mere  notion  or  name, 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is; 
A  principle  active,  and  young. 

That  lives  under  pressure  and  load  ; 

That  makes  e'en  the  weak  to  be  strong, 

And  draws  the  soul  upward  to  God. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world,  and  on  hell, 

It  vanquishes  death  and  despair  ; 
And  O  !    let  us  wonder  to  tell, 

It  reaches  to  heaven  in  prayer  ! 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust, 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend, 
To  hope  his  forgiveness  as  just, 

And  look  for  his  love  to  the  end. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "  Depart," 

That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul; 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  makes  wounded  consciences  whole) 
Bids  sins  of  a  crimson- like  dye 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white ; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 

To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 


EXERCISES    QY   BELIEVERS.        52  53 

LII.     Bs.  New  Jerusalem  tune.     Tor  la  Dr. 
Faith  Triumphing. 

1  \  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone, 
-^-  Of  covenant  mercy  I  siug; 
Nor  fear  \\  iih  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  offerings  to  bring : 
The  ^errors  of  law,  and  of  God. 

With  me  can  ha\e  nothing  to  do  j 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  wiJJ  complete; 
His  promise  is  yea  and  atnew, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet: 
Tilings  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things  below  nor  above 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 

Eternity  will  not  erase  ; 
Impress'd  on  his  heart  it  remains. 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace : 
Yes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given ; 
More  happy  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 

LIII.     8,  8,  6.     Baltimore  tune. 

Hoping  and  Longing.  Num.  xrii.  30  Duet.  iii.  2'5 

I   /^OME,  Lord,  and  help  us  to  rejoice, 
^  In  hope  that  we  shall  hear  thy  voice, 

Shall  one  day  see  our  God ; 
Shall  cease  from  all  our  painful  strife, 
Handle  and  taste  the  word  of  life, 
And  feel  the  sprinkled  blood. 


5i  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

2  JuQi  us  not  always  make  our  moan, 
Nor  worship  thee  a  God  unknown  j 

But  let  us  live  to  prove 
Thy  people's  rest,  thy  saints  delight, 
The  length  and  breadth,  the  depth  and  height 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

,3  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

We  stand,  and  from  the  mountain's  loj) 

See  all  the  land  below  ; 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
Arid  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 
In  endless  plenty  grow  : 

4f  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
Favor'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  blessing  blest: 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace 

And  everlasting  rest. 

5  O  when  shall  we  at  once  go  up, 
Nor  this  side  Jordan  longer  stop, 

But  the  good  land  possess: 
When  shall  we  end  our  ling'ring  years, 
Our  sorrows,  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears, 

An  howling  wilderness ! 

6  O  dearest  Joshua  !  bring  us  in  ; 
Display  thy  grace,  forgive  our  sin, 

Our  unbelief  remove  : 
The  heavenly  Canaan,  Lord,  divide, 
And,  O,  with  all  the  sanctified, 
Give  us  a  lot  of  love  ! 

LIV.     7s;     Cennic. 
Jlcjnicing  in  Hope.  Isaiah  xxxv.  \0.  Luke  xi'i.  3«. 
i  /^HiLpREiNofthe  heavenly  King, 
"  ^  As  ye  journey,  sweerty  sing ; 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  $5 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see, 

3  O  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee  ! 

LY.     7s.     Cookham  Tune,     JVte/p^Ujf. 
Lovest  thou  me.    John  xxi.  16. 

1  ^TTIS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

-*•*    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought : 
Do  I  love  the  Lord  or  no  , 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
AVho  have  never  heard  his  name. 
lis 


56  SPIRITUAL  SONG*. 

3  [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove ; 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 

If  I  knew  the  Saviour's  love  ? 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild  ; 
FilPd  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  r] 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do ; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

7  [Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet, 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorrM ; 
Find,  at  times,  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ?] 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case  ! 
Thou  who  art  thy  people's  sun  ; 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 
If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray ; 

If  I  have  not  lov'd  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

LYI.    8s.  New  Jerusalem  Tune.     B.  Francis. 

Supreme  Love  to  Christ. 

}  T\/|  Y  gracious  Redeemer  1  love, 
-*-▼-*-  l\ is  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim, 


EXERCISES  OF    BELIEVERS.  5G 

And  join  with  the  armies  above 
To  shout  his  adorable  name. 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine 
Shall  he  my  eternal  employ, 
And  feel  them  incessantly  shine. 
My  boundless  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeem'd  With  his  blood, 
My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 
And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell ; 
To  shine  with  the  angels  of  light, 
With  saints  and  with  seraphs  to  sing. 
To  view  with  eternal  delight, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 

3  In  Meshech,  as  yet,  I  reside, 

A  darksome  and  restless  abode  ! 
Molested  with  foes  on  each  side, 
And  longing  to  dwell  with  my  God, 
O,  when  shall  my  spirit  exchange 
This  cell  of  corruptible  clay, 
For  mansions  celestial,  and  range 
Through  realms  of  ineffable  day  ! 

4  My  glorious  Redeemer  !  I  long 
To  see  thee  descend  on  the  cloud, 
Amidst  the  bright  numberless  throng', 
And  mix  with  the  triumphing  crowd  : 
O,  when  wilt  thou  bid  me  ascend, 

To  join  in  thy  praises  above, 

To  gaze  on  thee,  world  without  end, 

And  feast  on  thy  ravishing  love  r 

5  Nor  sorrow,  nor  sickness,  nor  pain, 
Nor  sin.  nor  temptation,  nor  fear, 
Shall  ever  molest  me  again, 
Perfection  of  giory  reigns  there 


hi  SPIRIT  1/ AX  SOXGS. 

This  soul  and  this  body  shall  shine 
Jn  robes  of  salvation  and  praise, 
And  banquet  on  pleasures  divine, 
Where  God  his  full  beauty  displays* 

6  Ye  palaces,  sceptres,  and  crowns, 
Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey ; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sound?, 
And  pass  in  a  moment  away : 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 
Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine ; 
My  joy  everlastingly  flows, 
My  God,  my  Redeemer  is  mine. 

LVII.     L.  M.     Bowden  Tune.     Rip.  sel. 

Trust  and  Confidence  ;  or,  looking-  beyond  pre- 
sent  •Appearances.     Iiab.  iii.  17,  18. 

\     \  WAY,  my  unbelieving  fear  ! 
-*^-  Let  fear  in  me  no  more  take  place ; 
My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear, 

He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face  : 
But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 

And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield  ? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no  ! 

I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 

"2  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, ' 

Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  withering  lig-trcc  droop  and  die, 

The  held  elude  the  tiller's  toil  : 
The  empty  stall  no  herd  afford, 

And  perish  all  the  bleating  race, 
Yet  I  will  triumph  in  the  Lord, 

The  God  of  my  salvation  praise. 

3  Away,  each  unbelieving  fear, 

Lei  fear  to  cheering  hope  give  place  j 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIVERS.  55 

My  Saviour  will  tit  length  appear, 
And  show  the  brightness  of  his  face  : 

Though  now  nay  prospects  all  be  crost, 
My  blooming  hopes  cut  offl  see, 

Still  will  I  in  my  Jesus  trust, 

Whose  boundless  love  can  reach  to  me. 

i  In  hope,  believing  against  hope, 

His  promis'd  mercy  will  I  claim; 
His  gracious  word  shall  bear  me  up, 

To  seek  salvation  in  his  name : 
Soon,  my  dear  Saviour,  bring  it  nigh  ! 

My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  the  wind, 
On  wings  of  love  mount  up  on  high, 

And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

LVIII.     Chatham  Tune.     Jesse. 

Fears  removed — It  is  J,  be  not  afraid, 
John  vi.  20. 

1  TTNCLEAN!  unclean!  and  full  of  sin, 
^    From  first  to  last,  O  Lord,  I've  been  ! 

Deceitful  is  my  heart ; 
Guilt  presses  down  my  burden'd  soul, 
But  Jesus  can  the  waves  control, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart. 

2  When  first  I  heard  his  word  of  grace, 
Ungratefully  I  hid  my  face, 

Ungratefully  delay'd  : 
At  length  his  voice  more  powerful  came, 
"  'Tis  I,"  he  cry'd,  "  I  still  the  same, 

"  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid." 

3  My  heart  was  chang'd,  in  that  same  hour 
My  soul  confess'd  his  mighty  power, 

Out  flow'd  the  briny  tear : 


59  SPIRITUAL    S0tfG3. 

I  listen'd  still  to  bear  his  voice, 
Again  lie  said,  "  In  me  rejoice, 
u  'Tis  I,  thou  need'st  not  fear. 

4  "  Unworthy  of  thy  love,"  I  cried — 
"  Freely  I  love/'  he  soon  reply'd, 

"  On  me  thy  faith  be  staid  : 
"  On  me  for  every  thing  depend, 
"  I'm  Jesus  still,  the  sinner's  friend, 
"  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid."' 

LIX.     104th.     Sussex  Tune.     Wei'/Yok. 
I  will  trust  and  not  be  afraid.     Isaiah  xii.  2. 

1  "DEGONE,  unbelief, 
■"   My  Saviour  is  near, 
And  for  my  relief 
Will  surely  appear ; 

By  prayer  let  me  wrestle, 
And  he  will  perform  ; 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel, 
I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way, 
Since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey* 

'Tis  his  to  provide ; 
Though  cisterns  be  broken, 
And  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken 
Will  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love  in  time  past, 
Forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last 
In  trouble  to  sink  ; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer 
I  have  in  review. 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  59 

Confirms  his  good  pleasure 
To  help  me  quite  through. 

Determined  to  save, 

He  watch'd  o'er  my  path, 

When,  Satan's  blind  slave, 

I  sported  with  death  ; 

And  can  he  have  taught  me 

To  trust  in  his  name, 

And  thus  far  have  brought  me 

To  put  raeto  shame  ? 

Why  should  I  complain 
Of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ? 
He  told  me  no  less  : 
The  heirs  of  salvation, 
[  know  from  his  word, 
Through  much  tribulation 
Must  follow  their  Lord. 

How  bitter  that  cup, 
No  heart  can  conceive. 
Which  he  drank  quite  up, 
That  sinners  might  live .' 
His  way  was  much  rougher. 
And  darker  than  mine ! 
Did  Christ,  my  Lord,  suffer, 
And  shall  I  repine  ? 

Since  all  that  I  meet 
Shall  work  lor  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet, 
The  med'eine  is  food; 
Though  painful  at  present, 
Twill  cease  before  long; 

then,  O  how  pleasant 
The  conqueror's  sonjr ' 


60  SPIRITUAL  S0NO3. 

LX.     8,  8,  6.     Chatham  Tune.     J.  C.  W. 
The  Spiritual  Filgrim. 

1  XJOW  happy  is  tlie  pilgrim's  lot. 

-*"■-  How  free  from  anxious  care  and  tho% 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  ! 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell. 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell. 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  His  happiness  in  part  is  mine, 
Already  sav'd  from  self-design. 

From  every  creature-love ! 
Bless'd  with  the  scorn  of  finite  good; 
My  soul  is  lighten'd  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  things  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue, 
And  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  who  basely  pant 
For  things  by  nature  felt  and  seen : 
Their  honours,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mear , 

1  neither  have  nor  want.  W" 

4  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own. 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown^ 

I  all  their  goods  despise  ; 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  country  out  of  sight, 

A  country  in  the  skies. 

5  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair. 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  iherer 

And  my  abiding  home  : 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away  ; 

And  Jesus  bids  me  came. 

ft  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord,  replies, 

T  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skie?, 


1TXERCISES  OF  BELIEVER9.  Oi 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest : 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end, 
Now,  O  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

LXI.     148.     Topladt's  Cqllec. 
The  Christian's  Spiritual   Voyage. 

I"  TESUS,  at  thy  command, 

"   I  launch  into  the  deep  ; 

And  leave  my  native  land, 

Where  sin  lulls  all  asleep  : 
For  thee  I  would  the  world  resign, 
And  sail  to  heaven  with  thee  and  thine. 

2  Thou  art  my  pilot  wise ; 
My  compass  is  thy  word  : 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 
While  I  have  such  a  Lord  ! 

I  trust  thy  faithfulness  and  power 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

3  Though  rocks  and  quicksands  deep 
Through  all  my  passage  lie  ; 

Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep, 

And  guide  me  with  his  eye ; 
My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abide, 
And  I  each  boisterous  storm  outride. 

4  By  faith  I  see  the  land, 
The  port  of  endless  rest ; 
My  soul  thy  sails  expand, 
And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast ! 

©  may  I  reach  the  heavenly  shore, 
Where  winds  and  waves  distress  no  more  V 

5  Whene'er  becahird  I  lie, 
And  storms  forbear  to  toss ; 

K  k 


62  SriRITUAt   SONGS. 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  still  nigh, 

Lest  I  should  suffer  loss  : 
For  more  the  treacherous  calm  1  dread. 
Thau  tempests  bursting  o'er  my  head. 

6  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  blow 

A  prosperous  gale  of  grace, 

Waft  me  from  all  below, 

To  heaven,  my  destin'd  place  ! 
Then,  in  full  sail,  my  port  I'll  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

LXII.     7s.     Hothamtune.     Rip.Selec. 
Tempted — but  flying  to  Christ  the  Refuge. 

1  TESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
*-*  Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  I 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past: 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee  ; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  staid, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

All  in  all  in  thee  J.  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind; 


EXERCISES   OF   BELIEVERS,  63 

Just  and  holy  is  thy  name. 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  : 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

LXIII.     7,6,8.     Clark's  tune.     Rip.Selec. 

Backsliding  and  returning;  or }  the  Backslider's 

Prayer. 

1  TESUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

*^  Call  back  a  wand'ring  sheep  $ 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weep  5 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd, 
On  me  be  all  its  freeness  shown  ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble  contrite  heart ; 
Give,  what  I  have  long  implor'd, 
A  portion  of  thy  love  unknown  ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die ; 


€h  SPIRIT tJAX  90X'G$. 

Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye : 
Speak  the  reconciling  word  : 
And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

4  Look,  as  when  thy  pitying  eye 
Was  clos'd  that  we  might  live  5 
Ci  father  (at  the  point  to  die, 

My  Saviour  gasp'd)  forgive !" 
Surely  with  that  dying  word, 
He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries,  "'Tis  done  !-?i 
O  !  my  loving,  bleeding  Lord, 
This  breaks  my  heart  of  stone, 

LXIV.     8, 7,  4.     Faivcem. 
Cast  down,  yet  hoping  in  God.     Psalm  xlii.  5. 

1  /"\  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
^-^  Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone  : 
Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  tease  thee,  day  by  day  ? 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee 

From  without  and  from  within ; 

Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin  : 


EXLUCISES    OF  HEIilEVERS.  tij> 

He  is  faithful 

To  perforin  his  gracious  word. 

Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
Am!  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road; 

His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee, 
Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God  : 

Therefore  praise  him, 

Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

O  that  I  could  now  adore  him, 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him, 

And  unceasing  sing  his  love! 
Happy  songsters ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 

LXV.     1 1 2lh.     Uffculm  tune.     Fa ivcl tt. 

Before   Sermon. 

npHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
-*-   Prepare  as  to  receive  thy  word  : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mix'd  with  what  we  hear  : 

CHORUS. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless, 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove. 

And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above, 

With  food  divine  may  we  be  t'edy 

And  satisfied  with  living  bread  : 
chorus; 
Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bie^ 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy; 
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66  67  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear. 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear : 

CHORCS. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless^ 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display; 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day  : 

CHORUS. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless, 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

LXVI.      8,  7,  4.      T0PLADr>S  Collec. 

Prayer  for  Minister  and  People. 

1  yVEAREST  Saviour,  help  thy  servant 
-■-*  To  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love  ! 
Four  thy  grace  upon  this  people, 

That  thy  truth  they  may  approve  : 
Bless,  0  bless  them, 
From  thy  shining  courts  above. 

2  Now  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 

To  attend  the  gospel  feast : 
Let  thy  Spirit  sweetly  draw  them  ; 

Every  soul  be  Jesus"  guest ! 
O  receive  us, 
Let  us  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

LXVTI.     8s.     Lock  tune.     JIaht. 
Our  God  for  ever  and  ever.   Psalm  xlviii.  U. 
I  HpJIIS  Got'.  \<  the  Cod  we  adore, 
-**-  Our  faithful  unchangeable  friend; 
Whose  love  is  as  hire-  as  his  power3 
Ami  neither  knows  measure  nor  end  , 


EXERCISES    OE   BEXIEVEKS.  68 

2  'Tis  Jesus  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home ; 
We?ll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

LXVIII.     6,  4.     Bermondsey  tune.    Rip.  Set  . 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1  ^j[_LORY  to  God  on  high  ! 
***  Let  earth  and  skies  reply  : 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore : 
Sing  aloud  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done, 
What  spoils  from  death  he  won_: 
Sing  his  great  name  alone; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

3  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name  : 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad^ 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

4  Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
In  him  we  w  ii!    ■  ioice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 


69  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 


Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

5  What  though  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  : 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

5  Then  let  the  hosts  above, 
In  realms  of  endless  love, 

Praise  his  dear  name  : 
To  him  ascribed  be 
Honour  and  majesty, 
Through  all  eternity ; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

LXIX.    -8,7,4.     Hehnsley  tune.     Uip.Self.c. 
Jit  Dismission. 

1  "I"   ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
-"  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  j 
O  refresh  us  I 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  Mil  vat  ion 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 
.May  tby  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found  ! 

J  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given^ 
lTs  from  earth  to  call  away  j 


EXElltlbES   OF  BELIEVERS.  7^0 

Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay. 
May  we  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day  J 

L\>L     8, 7.     Carlisle  tune.     Rip.  Selec. 

Glorious  Things  spoken  of  Zion,  the  City  of 
God.     Isaiah  xxxiii.  20,  2 1 . 

/^LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
*^*   Zion — city  of  our  God  .' 
lie,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

[See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  :„nd  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  t?  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver. 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Round  each  habitation  hovering. 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear  ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day  ; 
Sate  they  feed  upon  the  manna 
Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray.j 

Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood  ! 


71  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

Jesus  wlrom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God  7 

7Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings, 

And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 

Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 

5  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am  ; 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  thy  name  : 
Fading  is  the  Avorldiing's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  ! 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

LXXI.     8,  7,  4.     Altered  by  R2'LAxi),j2inr. 
Trayer  for  a  Revival. 

1  ^VVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 
^  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  : 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance  ; 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high  : 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die  : 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

3  Surety  once  thy  garden  flourish  ?d 

Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green  : 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourished, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  ! 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 


EXE11CISES    OF   BELIEVERS. 

4  [But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 
And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 

I  on!,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee  : 
Lord,  revive  US,  &c. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 
Fiil'd  with  zeal  and  love  and  truth  ? 

Did  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth  ! 
Lord,  revive  us,  cVc 

6  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 
We  shall  meet  no  more  below ; 

Some,  alas  !  we  fear  are  blighted, 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show  : 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant; 

Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood  ; 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present, 

Frosts  have  nipp'd  them  in  die  bud! 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

I  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again; 
Oh,  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain  : 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

Let  our  mutual  Jove  be  fervent, 
-Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers; 

Let  each  one  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares  : 
Lord,  revise  us,  &c. 

o  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  j 


^2  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

LXXII.     8,7/4.    Kentucky  tune. 

RlPPON'S  Sel. 

Lowging  for  the  spread  of  the  Qospeh 

i  /"VER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
^-^  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze,. 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace  : 
Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn* 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see, 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest,. 

Once  obtained  on  Calvary  ; 
Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, — 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light  j 
From  the  eastern  const  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night, 

And  redemption 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

From  eternal  darkness  dawn 
And  the  everlasting  gospel 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name; 
All  (lie  borders 
Of  the  great  Imroanuel's  land. 

:>  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 


EXXUC1SE5    OF   BELIBTERS.      7.3  3% 

thy  lasting  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase; 
••  thy  sceptre, 
/our,  all  the  world  around. 

\lll.     8,8,6,     Chatham  tune.     W~ * 

Morning. 
T    ORD,  I  am  vile  .'—what  shall  I  say? 
■*-^  1  live  to  See  another  da}r., 

O  let  me  live  to  thee  J 
A  thousand  years  to  hope  for  this 
Should  be  unutterable  bliss ; 

What  mast  fruition  be  ! 

2  Eye  hath  not  seen^  nor  ear  hath  heard. 
What  Jesus  hath  lor  his  prepar'd, 

Nor  can  the  heart  conceive  ; 
Thou  hast  commanded  me,  to-day, 
To  live  by  faith,  and  id  obey, 

Lord,  help  me  to  believe. 

LXXIV.     7s.     Rippoy's  Sslsv^ 
Jit  Parting. 
i  X^OR  a  season  call*d  t©  part, 
■*-    Let  us  now  ourselves  commend. 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

3  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer  ! 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep  ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

9  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 
Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  ; 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long 
[b  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 
J  ) 


*  T&eff,  if  thou tin  help  aGori]- 
KJwmezers  shall  be  rear  d  j 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord* 
Who  oar  pow  petitions  heard. 

liXXtfr    8,  7,  4,    Jordan  Sune.     jR/p.  iS&X. 

The  Grave?  or7  Christ  a  Guide  through  De&fk 
to  Glory. 

t   dT*  t/IOE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah. 
^^  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  j 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

£  Opevf  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  ; 

Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strong  deliverer, 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 
Songs  of  praises, 
I  wiil  ever  give  to  thee. 

LXXVI.    JV&PSmLbc* 

Encouragement  under  persecution. 

i   /*NOME  fell  ye  mourning  sonls, 
^  Who  seek  rest  in  Jesus'  love. 
Who  plaee  your  whole  affections 
On  things  that  arc  above- 


SvKERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS*  T£ 

Cmri  together, 

An-.  Land  in  hand  go  oil, 
Till  we  arrive  in  Canaan, 

Where  we  no  more  shall  incuri: 

Be  iold  ho*  Satan  rages, 
Temptations  do  abound^ 

And  oiteu  persecutions, 

Beset  us  all  around ; 
Old  frit-] ids  do  now  forsake  us, 

Tkvy  count  us  low  and  mear.v 
Because  we  low)  the  name 

Of  th'  demised  Xazurene. 

To  all  created  comforts 

We  freely  bid  farewell : 
By  faith  we  view  the  •.mansion* 

Where  we  d$  hope  to  dwelt 
Our  Saviour  doth  invite  us  : 

He  reaches  out  a  crown  ; 
To  comfort  and  protect  lis, 

The  angels  wait  around. 

A  few  more  days  of  sorrow.. 

And  Christ  will  call  us  home, 
To  walk  the  golden  streets 

Of  the  new  Jorusalc'ns i 
Until  tLat  gloiieftf;  hour, 

Let's  patiently  endure; 
The  promises  are  faithful — 

The  crown  a&d  kingdom  .sure 

Adieu  ye  old  companions, 

We  lov/j  your  precious  souls; 
O'er  all  your  sinful  courses, 

Our  heart  in  secret  mourns. 
ffatn  would  we  take  you  with  its* 

JH vjt  grace  make  you  comply  ! 


T7-  SPXiilTUAL  &I2?4$& 

We  leave  you  all  with  Jesus } 

0  to  his  besom  fly  I 

LXXVH.     6,5.    jTeifSel^. 
The '  loving  8a  infc 
i-  4~\H  ■  Jesus,  my  Saviour, 
^J  Tififiw  I  submit, 
With  love  and  thanksgiving" 

Fail  down  at  tliy  f<tzt; 
Accept,  my  poor  oiiering — 

My  sou  1,  flesh  and  mood  ..; 
Thou  art  my  Redeemer, 
iV[y  Lord  rtiid  my  God  ! 

%  T  love  thee— T  love  thee — • 

1  love  thee,  my  Lord  ! 
1  love  thee,,  my  Saviour  : 

I  love  thee,,  my  God  , 
I  love  thee — I  love  thee  - 

I  trust  thou,  dost  know  . 
T>ut  how  mueli  f  love  tfiec 

I  never  can  show. 

$  I'm  ha  smy — Fm  happy--,- 

O!  wondrous  aceoitn! 
My  joys  are  immortal ! 

I  stand  on  the  inoun' 
I  gaze  on  my  treasure,. 

And  fong  to  be  there,. 
Wit1   angels  my  kmdredr 

And  Jesus  my  dear. 

*  O  3vr>v.$,  my  Saviour, 
In  thee  1  am  htest, 
M.j  life  and  ray  treasure 

My  joy  and  my  rest ! 


EXERCISES  OF    BELIEVERS. 

1'hy  grace  is  my  theme, 

Vnd  thy  name  is  my  so 
Thy  love  doth  inspire 

My  heart  and  my  tongue. 

",  Ail  human  expressions 

Are  empty  and  vain, 
They  eannot  unriddle 

The  heavenly  ilamc  ! 
Fm  sure  if  the  tongue 

Of  an  angel  I  had, 
I  could  not  the  myst'ry 

Completely  describe. 

6  O  who  is  like  Jesus  ! 

He's  Salem's  great  King  i 
He  knows  me — he  loves  me  ; 

He  learns  me  to  sing  ! 
I'll  praise  him  !  Fil  praise  hira, 

With  notes  loud  and  shrill, 
While  rivers  of  pleasure 
'  ,   My  spirit  do  fill. 

LXXVIII.    L.M.    VjfkwSsM 

J&  hymn  for  Young  Converts. 

1  "MTHEN  converts  first  begin  to  sing, 

*  ^    Their  happy  souls  are  on  the  wing  .j 
Their  theme  is  all  redeeming  love, 
Fain  would  they  he  with  Christ  above. 

2  With  admiration  they  behold, 

The  love  of  Christ  that  can't  be  told  : 
They  view  themselves  upon  the  shore, 
And  think  the  battle  is  all  o'er. 

3  They  feel  themselves  quite  free  from  pain, 
And  think  their  enemies  are  slain  ; 

.  LI  % 


79  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

They  make  no  doubt  but  all  is  well. 
And  Satan  is  cast  down  to  hell. 

4  They  wonder  why  old  saints  don't  sing, 
And  make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring; — 
Ring  with  melodious  joyful  sound, 
Because  a  prodigal  is  found. 

5  But  'tis  not  long  before  they  fed 
Their  feeble  souls  begin  to  reel ; 
They  think  their  former  hopes  arc  vain, 
They're  lill'd  with  sorrow,  grief  and  pain. 

6  O  !  foolish  child  !  why  did'st  thou  boast 
In  the  enlargement  of  thy  coast  ? 
Why  didst  thou  think  to,  fly  away 
Before  thou  leav'st  this  feeble  clay  ? 

7  Come  take  up  arms  and  face  the  field, 
Come  gird  on  harness,  sword  and  shield,,, 
Stand  fast  in  faith,  fight  for  your  king, 
And  soon  the  vict'ry  you  shall  win. 

8  When  Satan  comes  to  tempt  your  minds,    . 
Then  bravely  meet  him  with  these  lines  :' 
Jesus  will  never  leave  the  field. 

Ami  we're  determind  not  to  yield. 

LXXIX.     P.  M.     Wew  Seles. 
Farewell. 

1  XjWREWELL,  dear  friends,  f  must  Uv  gone, 
■*-     I  have  no  home  nor  stay  with  you  : 

I'll  take  my  staff  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  a  bettor  world  can  view ; 

Farewell,  farewell,  farewell, 

My  loving  friends,  farewell. 

2  Farewell,  my  friends,  time  rolls  alon-j. 
Nor  waits  for  raortaY  care  or  bliss  j 


EXERCISES    OE   BELIEVERS.  S*> 

T  leave  vow  bete  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  arrive  where  Jet  its  is. 

Farewell,  &c. 
Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  I-ord„ 
To  you  I'm  bound  in  cords  of  love  ; 
Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
That  soon  we  ail  shall  meet  above. 

Farewell,  &c 

Farewell,  old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
You've  struggled  lo$g  and  hard  for  heaven* 
You've  counted  all  tilings  here  but  dross, 
Fi'iht  on,  the  crown  shall  soon  be  given | 
Fight  on,  fight  on,  tight  on* 
Tiie  crown  shall  soon  be  given* 

Farewell,  ye  younger  saints  of  God? 
Sore  conriicts  yet  ssay  wak  for  you  5 
Yet  dauntless  keep  the  heavenly  road 
Till  Canaan's  happy  land  you  view. 
Farewell,  &c. 

Farewell,  poor  careless  sinners,  too, 
It  grieves  my  heart  to  leave  you  here. 
Eternal  vengeance  waits  for  you $ 
O  turn  and  seek  salvation  here. 

O  turn,  ()  turn,  O  turn, 

411a  seek  salvation  here. 

L  XX  X.     8,7.     jYh  w  Be  l  gc 
For  a  Prayer  Meeting- 
T>E  XFcEST  Lord,  thou  hast  com  man  d&i 
"  All  thy  family  to  pray  ; 
ProniisVi  good  thou  hast  appointed 
Through  this  medians  to  cousey. 

Yes,  to  all  tky  praying  people, 
Thou  kasi  nromis'd  to  appear; 


31  SPlRlTt^  b6-$£#* 

And  thy  wondrous  condescension 
Honours  much  tlie  path  of  prayV; 

3  Jesus,  thou  exalted  Saviour, 

On  thy  promise  we  rely  ; 

Comfort  ev'ry  mourning  spirit, 

Answer  ev'ry  feeble  cry. 

4  From  thy  glorious  throne  of  mercy? 

Heav'nly  cordials  now  impart ; 
Exercise  thy  tender  pity 

07er  the  sinners  broken  heart, 

5  May  we  all  who  love  the  Saviourr 

Often  to  his  throne  repair ; 
Feel  the  sweets  of  his  compassion. 
While  engaged  in  solemn  pray  w* 

6  Lord,  attend  our  supplications, 

Let  thy  mercies  onus  roll ; 
Come,  O  come,  thou  kind'  Redeemer^ 
Comfort  ev'ry  praying  soul. 

LXXXI.      3,7,  4.      J\iElV&ELEC~ 

Farting. 
\.  1"   ORD,  before  we  leave  thy  temple,. 
-*-^  Comfort,  every  fainting  heart, 
Say  that  we  shall  reign  in  glory, 
One  with  thee,  no  more  to  pari', 
Reign  in  glory,  Sec. 
Praising  God  with  all  the  heart. 

a  There  in  sweet  triumphant  splendour* 
We  shall  all  thy  love  explore, 
And  through  one  eternal  sabbath 
Shout  thy  name  for  evermore . 
AH  in  raptures,  Sic. 
We  shall  wonder  and  adore. 


EXEtlCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  »-3 

LXXXII.     8,8,6.     Ne;f  Szlec. 
T?u  Rebel's  Surrender  to  Grace. 
I     ORD,  to  thy  love  at  length  I  yield ; 
*~J  My  heart,  by  mighty  grace  compcIlM, 

Surrenders  all  to  thee: 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove, 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love  ? 
Love  conquers  even  me. 

All  that  a  wretch  could  do,  I  try'd. 
Thy  patience  sconvd,  thy  pow'r  defyM, 

And  trampled  on  thy  laws  : 
Scarcely  thy  martyrs  at  the  stake. 
Could  stand  more  stedfast  for  iliy  sake, 

Than  I  in  Satan's  cause. 

But  since  thou  hast  thy  love  reveal'd, 
And  shown  my  soui  a  pardon  seaFcl, 

I  can  resist  no  more  : 
Could'st  thou  for  such  a  sinner  bleed  ? 
Cans!  thou  for  such  a  rekel  plead  ? 

I  wonder  and  adore  ! 

My  will  conformed  to  thine  would  move; 
On  thee  my  hope,  desire,  and  love, 

In  iix'd  attention  join  ; 
My  hands,  ray  eyes,  my  ears,  my  tongue. 
Have  Satan's  servants  been  too  "long, 

But  now  they  shall  be  thine. 

And  can  I  be  the  very  same, 

Who  lately  durst  blaspheme  thy  name, 

And  on  thy  gospel  tread  ? 
Surely  each  one  who  hears  my  case, 
Will  praise  thee,  and  confess  thy  grace, 

Invincible  indeed  ' 


S3  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

lxxxiii.   s.  m.    JsfjtfSrm 

The  Pilgrim's  Song. 

1  1711031  E;rv-])t  lately  freed 
-*-     By  the  Redeemer's  grace  ! 

A  rough  and  thorny  path  we  tread ! 

In  hopes  to  see  his  lace. 
Glory,  hallelujah  !  glory,  hallelujah  !   glofy 

hallejtijah  ! 
We  are  on  our  journey  home. 

2  The  flesh  dislikes  the  way, 

But  faith  approves  it  well ; 
This  only  lends  to  endless  day: 

All  others  lead  to  hclL 
Glory,  hallelujah .'  &.c. 

3  The  promis'd  land  of  peace? 

Faith  keeps  in  constant  view. 
How  dirf'rent  from  the  wilderness 

We  now  are  passing  through  ! 
Glory,  hallelujah  !   &c. 

4  Here  often  from  our  eyes 

Clouds  hide  the  tight  divine  ; 
There  we  shall  have  unclouded  skies, 

Our  sun  will  always  shine. 
Glory,  hallelujah  !  &c. 

5  Here  griefs,  and  cares,  and  pains. 

And  fears,  distress  us  sore  : 
But  there  eternal  pleasure  reigns, 

And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 
Glory,  hallelujah  !  &c. 

6  Lord,  pardon  our  complaints, 

We  follow  at  thy  call; 
The  joy  prepar'd  for  suiV'ring  saints 

A\  ill  make  amends  for  all. 
Glory,  hallelujah  !    cVc. 
We  are  011  our  journey  home.    * 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  #* 

LXXXIY.     P.M.     A"ei^  Sei.ec. 
>Tis  all  for  the  best. 

MY  sou]  now  arise, 
My  passions  take  wing, 
1  took  up  to  the  skies, 
And  cheerfully  sing; 
Let  God  be  the  object, 
In  praises  address'd, 
And  this  be  my  subject, 
<:'Tis  all  for*  the  best." 

Search  all  the  world  through.. 

Examine  and  see. 

And  what  canst  thou  view 

Mote  suited  to  thee, 
Than  this  declaration. 

In  scripture  exprcss'd, 
That  God  thy  salvation, 

"Does  all  for  the  best."' 

Though  here  day  by  day 

His  love  shall  see  good, 

Upon  thee  to  lay 

His  fatherly  rod ; 
Yet  be  not  dejected, 

However  oppressed  ; 
Though  sorely  afflicted, 

"  'f  is  all  for  the  best." 

t       On  creatures  below 

I'll  not  set  my  heart, 

For  surely  I  know 

We  shortly  must  part; 
For  though  when  God  gives  them 

His  name's  to  be  bless'd, 
Yet  when  he  removes  them, 

"  'Tis  all  for  the  best." 


85  spiritual  songf. 

5       But  O  the  blest  day  ! 

And  soon  'twill  arise, 

When  freed  from  my  clay, 

I'll  mount  to  the  slues; 
And  when  I  do  enter 

My  heavenly  rest, 
I'll  there  sing  for  ever, 

"  ;rfwas  all  for  the  best." 

LXXXV.     7s.     Weston. 
My  name  is  Jacob.     Chap,  xxxii.  27 

a   "VTAY,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
-^   Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me,  who  I  am  ? 

Ah,  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name  f 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea, 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee. 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold. 
In  rebellion  blindly  bold, 

Scorn  thy  grace,  thy  pow'r  deft , 
That  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  I. 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 
Sought  thy  mercy-beat  by  pray'r ; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free, 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  years  have  pass'd  since  then. 
Many  changes  I  have  seeai ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now, 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou  ? 

6  Thou  hast  help'd  in  ev'ry  need, 
This  emboldens  roe  to  plead  $ 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  86 

After  so  much  mercy  past. 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ! 

No— I  must  maintain  my  hold, 
*Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold, 
I  can  no  denial  take, 
When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

LXXXVI.     7s.  double.     Nkwfo*. 

The  Good  Physician. 

TTOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
-*--*-  Till  Jesus  made  me  whole! 
There  is  but  one  physician 
Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul ! 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 
And  sualcird  me  from  the  grave; 
To  tell  to  all  around  me, 
His  wondrous  pfdw'r  to  save. 

The  worst  of  all  diseases 
Is  light  compared  with  sin ; 
On  every  part  it  seizes, 
But  rages  most  within: 
"Tis  palsy,  plague,  and  fever, 
And  madness — all  combin'd ; 
And  none  but  a  believer, 
The  least  relief  can  find. 

From  men  great  skill  professing, 
I  thought  a  cure  to  gain ; 
But  this  proy'd  more  distressing, 
And  added  to  my  pain  : 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 
Some  gave  me  up  for  lost;< 
Thus  every  refuge  fail'd  me 
And  all  my  hopes  were  crossed. 
Mm 


87  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

4  At  length  this  great  physician, 
(How  matchless  is  his  grace  !) 
Accepted  my  petitibh, 

And  undertook  my  ease: 
First  gave  me  Sight  to  view  him. 
For  sin  toy  eyes  had  seaPd; 
Then  hid  me  iook  unto  him; 
I  look'd,  and  I  was  heal'd. 

5  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 
Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith  : 

At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 
And  saves  the  soui  from  death: 
Come  then  to  this  Ph;.  sieian, 
[    His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  «onditiafy 
>Tis  only — look  and  live. 

LXXXVII.     8  s.    NEivros. 

None  uvon  earth  I  desire  besides  thee. 
Psalm  hedii.  25. 

1  TTOAV  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
-"-  Wheii  Jesus  no  longei  1  ft  e  ; 
Sweet,   prospects,    sweet   birds,  ami  sweet 

flowTs, 

Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me: 
The  mid-summer  sun  shines  but  dirty 

The  fields  strive  w  vain  to  iook  gay  ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 

Decembers  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweetet  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice  : 
]  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear  ; 


EXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  SS 

"   No  mortal  so  happy  0  >  I, 

summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

>  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigu'd; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place, 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind: 
While  biess'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear, 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 
O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soui-cheerieg  presence  restore  ; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high. 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

LXXXVIII.     8,  8,  6.     So'-gs  in  the  Night. 

In  every  thin?  give  thank*,  for  this  is  the  icill 
ofGud.  I  Tbes.v.  18. 

1  "1!"  TIfINK  my  table  richly  spread, 

-*-  And  bless  th     I  ord  for  wholesome  bread, 

While  nothing  more  appears  ; 
With  this  I  am  not  iefl  to  starve, 
This  is  far  more  than  I  deserve, 

And  better  than  my  feats. 

2  IfearM  lest  discontent  should  turn, 
And  cause  my  appetite  to  spurn 

Against  a  m<  aj  so  djy  ; 
But  sanctified  bj  prayet  :t;s  sweet, 
More  so  than  all  the  savoury  meet 

That  daintv  sinners  buy. 


S8  SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

3  My  God,  how  infinitely  kind 
Art  thou  to  reconcile  my  mind 
.     To  all  thy  sovereign  will  I 
Content  with  poverty  I'll  he, 
Ifl  may  but  converse  with  thee, 

And  have  thy  presence  still. 

4  No  one  shall  hear  my  tongue  complain 
If  thou  my  spirit  wilt  sustain, 

And  fill  my  soul  with  peace ; 
My  gratitude  shall  still  ascend, 
I'll  love  and  praise  thee  to  the  end, 

Till  all  my  wants  shall  cease. 

5  Humbly  for  those  Fd  intercede 
Who  suffer  poverty  and  need, 

Without  contentment  given  : 
O  teach  them  by  thy  grace  to  pray, 
Arid  then  do  thou  thy  power  display, 

And  send  them  bread  from  heaven. 

6  In  earnest  I  would  bear  in  mind 
The  poor,  the  sick,  the  long  conliir  d, 

With  such  I  sympathize  ; 
To  such  I  feel  compassion  move, 
To  such  I  would  appear  in  love, 

And  wipe  their  weeping  eyes. 

7  O  may  their  sorrows  sweetly  lead 
Their  hungry  fainting  souls  to  feed 

On  Christ,  the  living  bread; 
So  shall  they  patiently  endure, 
And  find  their  happiness  secure 

In  him,  their  living  head. 

S  Conic,  O  ye  helpless  and  distress'd, 
Lean  on  th'  Saviour's  loving  breast, 
Jn  him  there's  sweet  repose; 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  Si? 

He  will  support,  he  will  sustain, 
He'll  bear  a  part  in  every  pain, 
And  sanctify  your  woes. 

9  The  time  is  short,  you  soon  shall  rise. 
And  bid  farewell  to  weeping  eyes, 

And  reach  the  heavenly  shore; 
0  pleasing  thought !  me  Lord  prepare 
To  meet  my  fellow-sufferers  there, 

And  aid  them  to  adore. 

10  There  shall  our  now  complaining  souls 
Drink  of  the  overflowing  bowls 

Of  God's  unchanging  love  ; 
There  Jesus,  our  exalted  head, 
Shall  feed  us  with  delicious  bread, 

And  all  our  wants  remove. 

LXXXIX      8,  8,  6.     Songs  in  The  Nigh?. 
Renouncing  the  world. 

1  'T^ELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys, 
-*-    Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joys, 

The  things  I  lov'd  before  : 
Let  me  but  view  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  feel  his  animating  grace, 

And  I  desire  no  more. 

2  Tell  me  no  more  of  praise  and  wealth, 
Tell  me  no  more  of  ease  and  health ; 

For  these  have  all  their  snares: 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
But  see  my  name  enroll'd  in  heaven. 

And  I  am  free  from  cares. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  towers, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bowers, 

For  these  are  trifling  things; 
JVt  m  2 


90  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

The  little  room  for  me  desigird, 
Will  suit  as  well  my  easy  mind, 
As  palaces  of  kings. 

4-  Tell  me  no  more  of  crowding  guests, 
Of  sumptuous  feasts,  and  gaudy  dress, 

Extravagance  and  waste  ; 
My  little  table,  only  spread 
With     wholesome    herbs,    and     wholosome 
bread, 
Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  the  bible  in  my  hand, 
A  heart  to  read  and  understand, 

And  faith  to  trust  the  Lord ; 
I'd  sit  alone  from  day  to  day, 
Or  urge  no  company  to  stay, 
!Nor  wish  to  rove  abroad. 

XC.      lis.     B.UlLL. 

Contentment  and  poverty  and  labour. 

\  IVTY  heart  and   my  tongue  shall   unite  in 
-»-*-*-  the  praise 

Of  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  for  mercy  and  grace  ; 
My  pardon  is   sealed   through  his  precious 

blood ; 
By  him  I  inherit  the  peace  of  my  God. 

2  My  lot  may  be  low  and  my  parentage  mean, 
Yet,  born  of  my  God,  I  have  glories  unseen, 
Surpassing  all  joys  'njpngst  sinners  on  earth, 
Prepared  for  souls  of  an  heavenly  birth. 

3  Securd  from  a  thousand  allurements  to  sin. 
I  find  in  ray  cottage  my  heaven  begin  ; 

And  soon  I  shall  lay  ail  my  poverty  by, 
Arid  mansions  of  glory  forever  enjoy. 


EXERCISES   OF   BELIEVERS.  91 

By  the  sweat  of  my  brow  I  labour  for  bread. 
Yet  guarded  by  Jesus,  no  evil  I  dread  ; 
-  And  Lord,   while  po^sess'd   of  all  riches  in 
thee, 
INly  poverty  comes  with  a  blessing  to  me. 

My  labouring  dress  I  shall  soon  lay  aside, 
For  robes  rich  and  splendid,  a  dress  for  a 

bride  ; 
The  bride  that  is  married  to  Jesus  the  Lamb, 
And  clad  in  a  garment  that?s  ever  the  same. 

Though  fare  be  but  scant  while  I  travel  be* 

low, 
A  feast  that's  eternal  will  Jesus  bestow  ; 
No  sorrow  nor  sighing  shall  ever  annoy 
The  heavenly  banquet  I  there  shall  enjoy. 

Then   what   though  my  body  goes  weary  to 

rest. 
Yet,  sav-d  by  the  merits  of  Jesus,  I'm  blest ; 
Fresh  strength  for  my  labour  on  earth  he  be 

stows, 
And  soon  I  shall  bask  in  eternal  repose. 

XCI.     8s.     Weslet's  Collec. 
Divine  Glories  ;  or,  the  beauties  of  Christ. 
T  LONG  to  behold  him  array'd 
-*-  With  glory  and  light  from  above, 
The  King  in  his  beauty  displayed, 
His  beauty  of  holiest  love: 
I  languish  and  sigh  to  he  there, 
Where  Jesus  hath  fix'd  his  abode  : 
O  when  shall  we  meet  in  the  air, 
Andiiy  to  the  mountain  of  God  ! 

With  him  I  en  Zion  shall  stand, 
(For  Jesus  hath  spoken  the  word) 


92  SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

The  breadth  of  Immanuel's  land 
Survey  by  the  light  of  my  Lord  : 
But  when  on  thy  bosom  reoliuYl, 
Thy  face  I  am  strengthened  to  see, 
My  fulness  of  rapture  I  find, 
My  heaven  of  heavens  in  thee. 

3  How  happy  the  people  that  dwell 
Secure  in  the  mansions  above  I 
No  pain  the  inhabitants  feel', 
No  sickness  nor  sorrow  shall  prove  ; 
Physician  of  souls,  unto  me 
Forgiveness  and  holiness  give  ; 
And  then  from  the  body  set  free, 
My  soul  to  thy  presence  receive. 

XCII.     6,  8.     Broaddus's  Collec. 

The  heavenly  Jerusalem. 

1  JERUSALEM  I  my  happy  home,  • 
"    O,  how  I  long  for  thee  ! 

When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 

Most  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 

3  Thy  garden  and  thy  pleasant  green 

My  study  long  have  been  : 
Such  sparkling  light  by  human  sight 
Has  never  yet  been  seen. 

4  Is  heaven  thus  glorious, — O  my  Lon« : 

Why  should  I  stay  from  thence  ? 
What  folly  'tis  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence  ! 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  93 

5  Reach  down,  reach  down  thine  arm  of  grace, 

And  cause  me  to  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  sabbaths  never  end  ! 

6  Jesus,  my  love,  to  glory's  gone, 

Him  will  I  go  and  see; 
And  all  my  brethren  here  below 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

7  My  friends,  I  bid  you  all  adieu, 

I  leave  you  in  God's  care, 
And  should  I  here  no  more  see  you, 
Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there. 

8  There  shall  we  meet  and  no  more  part, 

And  heav'n  shall  ring  with  praise ; 
While  Jesus'  love  in  every  heart 
Shall  tune  the  song  Free  Grace. 

9  When  we've  been  there  ten  thousand  years, 

Bright  sinning  as  the  sun, 
We've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise 
Than  when  we  first  begun. 

10  Millions  of  years  around  may  run, 

Our  song  shall  still  go  on, 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

XCI1I.     lis.     Broaddus's  Collec. 

Experience. 

1  /"^iOME,  brethren  and  sisters  that  love  my 
^   dear  Lord, 

I  pray  give  attention  awhile  to  my  word ; 
A  wonder  of  m^rey !  behold  now  and  see 
What  th'   precious   Redeemer  has  done  for 
poor  me. 


84  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

2  I  was  led  by  the  devil,  till  lost  and  distressed, 
I   thought  that  in  torment   I   soon  should  be 

cajst ; 
No  pea<  e  to  the  wicked,  but  all  misery, 
Till  faith   saw  my  Jesus  hang   bleeding  for 

me. 

<3  "O  sinner  (said  Jesus)  for  you  I  have  died," 
"  All  glory  to  Jesus/'  my  soul  then  replied  : 
My  guilt  was  removed,  my  soul  di  :  rejoicej 
The    blood    was   apply 'd   with   a  witnessing 
voice. 

4  At  once  on  my  knees  before  God  I  did  fall, 
All  glory  to  Jesus,  for  he's  ail  in  all  ! 

The  heart  of  this  rebel  was  bursted  in  twain, 
To  see  my  dear  Jesus  on  Calvary  slain. 

5  There's  peace   now   in   heaven,   and  peace 

upon  earth  ; 
The  angels  rejoice  at  a  poor  sinner's  birth  : 
"  Your    sins   arc  forgiven/'   my  Saviour  did 

say, 
O  I  witness,   kind   heaven,  on  this  my  birth 

day! 

6  My    soul   now   was   humbled,   I   fell  to  the 

ground ; 
"  The  time  of  refreshing  at  last  I  have  found  : 
"  O  Lord !  thou  hast  tavish'd  my  soul   with 

thy  charms  ! 
u  I'd  die  like  old  Simeon,  with  Christ  in  my 

arms." 

XCIV.     P.  M.     Broaddus's  Collec. 

'The  Gospel  Trumpet, 

i    TTARK  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds  \ 
.ITT  Through  all  the  world  the  echo  bounds  ; 


BXB11CISB3    OF   BELIEVERS.  9i 

And  Jesus  by  redeeming  blood 
Is  bringii  g sinners  home  to  God; 
And  juid<  s  them  safely  by  Ins  word, 
To  endless  day. 

Hail,  all  victorious,  conqu'ring  Lord  ! 
By  all  the  heavenly  hosts ador'd  ; 
Who  undertook  for  fallen  man, 
And  brought  salvation  through  thy  name,, 
That  we  with  thee  might  live  and  reign 
In  endless  day. 

Fight  on,  ye  conqu'ring  saints,  fight  on, 
And  when  the  conqaest  you  have  won, 
Then  palms  of  victory  you  shall  hear, 
And  in  his  kingdom  hare  a  share, 
And  crowns  of  glory  you  shall  wear 
In  endless  day. 

Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  once  was  spilt. 
To  save  the  lost  from  sin  and  guilt ; 
Poor  sinners  now  may  come  to  God, 
And  find  salvation  through  thy  blood, 
And  sail,  by  faith,  anon  that  flood 
To  endless  day. 

Through  storms  and  calms  by  faith  we  steer, 
By  feeble  hope  and  gloomy  fear, 
Till  we  arrive  at  Canaan's  shore, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  are  no  more, 
And  then  we'll  shout,  all  trial's  o'er 
To  endless  day. 

There  we  shall  in  sweet  chorus  join 
With  saints  and  angels — all  combine 
To  sing  of  Ins  redeeming  love, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move, 
For  this  shall  be  our  theme  above 
In  endless  day. 


95  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

XCV.     8s.     Broaddus's  Collec. 
Encouragement  for  Christians. 

1  r^OME  you  that  know  the  Lord  indeed, 
^   Who  are  from  sin  and  bondage  freed, 
Submit  to  all  the  ways  of  God, 

And  walk  the  narrow  happy  road. 

2  Great  tribulation  you  may  meet, 

But  soon  shall  walk  the  golden  street ; 
Though  hell  may  rage  and  vent  her  spile, 
Yet  Christ  will  save  his  heart's  delight. 

3  The  happy  day  will  soon  appear, 
When  Gabriel's  trumpet  you  shall  hear 
Sound  through  theearth,  and  down  to  hell, 
To  eall  the  nations  great  and  small. 

4  Behold  the  righteous  marching  home  ! 
And  ail  the  angels  bid  them  come: 
While  Christ  the  Judge  with  joy  proclaims 

"  Here  come  my  saints,  I  own  their  names. 

5  "  Ye  everlasting  doors,  fly  wide, 

u  Make  room  ibr  tc  receive  my  bride; 

"  Ye  bells  of  heaven,  sound  aloud, 

"  Here  come  the  purchase  of  my  blood/' 

6  In  grandeur  see  the  royal  line 

In  glittering  robes,  the  sun  outshine  ! 
See  saints  and  angels  join  in  one, 
And  march  in  splendour  to  the  throne. 

7  They  stand  with  wonder,  and  look  on. 
They  join  in  one  eternal  song, 

The  great  Redeemer  to  admire, 
While  rapture  sets  their  souls  on  fire  ! 


EXERCISES   OF    BELIEVERS.  96 

XCVI.     7,6.     Hhoadduys  Col. 

Aspiring  towards  heaven. 

jy  [SEj  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
-*-*'  Thy  better  portion  trace  5 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Tow  Yd  heaven,  thy  native  place: 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Kise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source. 
Thus  a  soul  new-born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  lovely  face? 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

:  Fly  me  riches,  fly  me  cares. 
While  I  that  coast  explore: 
Flattering  world,  with  all  your  snares, 

Solicit  me  no  more  : 
Pilgrims  fix  not  here  their  home, 
Strangers  tarry  but  a  night : 
When  the  last  dear  morn  shall  come. 
We'll  rise  to  joyful  light. 

Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  01; ward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  your  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant,  through  the  skies: 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 
Happj  <  nti  ai  ce  slia.ll  be  giv'n  j 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heav'n. 
N  n 


*>7  SPIRITUAL  S0XG9. 

XCVII.     8,6.     Broaddus-s  Col. 
Happiness  of  the  Christian. 

1  l__j"OW  happy  *s  ev'rv  child  of  grace 
*•-*-  Who  feels  his  sins  forgiv'n ! 
This  world,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place, 

I  seek  a  place  in  heaven  : 
A  country  far  from  mortal  sight, 

Yet  O*!  hy  faith  I  see 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight. 

A  heav'n  prepard  for  me. 

2  A  stranger  in  this  world  below, 

I  calmly  sojourn  here; 
Nor  can  its  happiness  or  wo 

Provoke  my  hope  or  fear  : 
Its  evils  in  a  moment  end, 

Its  joys  as  soon  are  past ; 
But  O !  the  bliss  to  which  I  tend 

Eternally  shall  last. 

3  To  that  Jerusalem  .above, 

With  singing  I'll  repair; 
While  in  the  flesh,  by  hope  and  love, 

My  heart  and  soul  are  there ; 
There  my  exalted  Saviour  stands, 

My  merciful  High  Priest, 
And  still  extends  his  wounded  hands, 

To  take  me  to  his  breast. 

4  What  is  there  here  to  court  my  stay, 

And  keep  me  back  from  home, 
When  angels  beckon  me  away, 

An  I  Jesus  bids  me  come  ? 
Shall  I  regret  to  leave  my  friends 

Here  in  this  vale  contin'd  ! 
To  God  himself  my  soul  ascends  — 

Farewell  to  all  behind  ! 


EXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.*  97 

3  The  race  >ve  all  are  running  now — 

What  though  I  first  attain  ? 
They  too  their  willing  heads  shall  bow, 

They  too  the  prize  shall  gain  : 
Now  on  the  brink  of  death  1  stand. 

And  if  I  pass  before, 
They  shall  too  escape  to  land, 

And  hail  me  on  that  shore. 

6  Then  should  I  suddenly  remove, 
That  hidden  life  to  share ; 

I  should  not  lose  my  friends  above, 

But  more  enjoy  them  there. 
There  we  in  Jesus*  praise  shall  join, 

His  boundless  love  proclaim, 
And  solemnize  in  songs  divine 

The  marriage  of  the  Lamb. 

7  O  what  a  blessed  hope  is  ours, 
While  here  on  earth  we  stay ! 

We  more  than  taste  the  heav'nly  powVs, 

And  antedate  that  day  ; 
We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  conceaFd, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here, 

Our  earthen  vessels  fill'd. 

8  O  would  he  more  of  heav'n  bestow, 
Then  let  ttiis  vessel  break ; 

And  let  my  ransom'd  spirit  go 

To  see  the  God  I  seek : 
In  rapturous  awe  on  him  to  gaze, 

Who  gives  that  sight  to  me ; 
And  shout,  and  wonder  at  his  grace 

Through  all  eternitv. 


98  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

XCVIII.     8,7,     C.  Wxsle?\ 
Jesus,  the  soul  of  Music. 

1  T  ISTED  into  the  cause  of  sin, 
-"  Why  should  a  good  he  evil? 
Music,  alas  !  too  long  has  been 

Press'd  to  obey  the  devil ! 
Drunken,  or  lewd,  or  light,  the  lay 

Flows  to  the  soul's  undoing, 
Widens  and  strews  with  flowers  the  way 

Down  to  eternal  ruin. 

2  Who  on  the  part  of  God  will  rise ; 

Innocent  mirth  recover  ? 
Fly  on  the  prey,  and  take  the  prize, 

Plunder  the  carnal  lover  ? 
Strip  him  of  ev'ry  moving  strain, 

Ev'ry  melting  measure, 
Music  in  virtue's  cause  retain, 

Revive  the  holy  pleasure  ? 

3  Come,  let  us  try  if  Jesus'  love 

Cannot  as  well  inspire  us  : 
This  is  the  theme  of  those  above, 

This  upon  earth  will  fire  us ; 
Try  if  your  hearts  are  tun'd  to  sing; 

Is  there  a  subject  greater  ? 
Melody  all  its  strains  may  bring, 

Jesus's  love  is  sweeter. 

4  Jesus  the  soul  of  music  is, 

He  is  the  noblest  passion  ; 
Jesus's  name  is  life  and  peace, 

Happiness  and  salvation  ; 
-Jesus's  name  the  dead  can  raise, 

Show  us  our  sins  fonrivrn, 
Fill  us  with  all  the  life  of  grace, 

And  cany  us  up  to  heaven. 


£E lll'ISES  or  BELIEVERS.  93 

Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing  ? 

i  -,  whom  his  mercy  raises : 
Merry  our  hearts,  for  Christ  is  King, 

Joyful  be  all  our  faces. 
Who  of  his  love  doth  once  partake, 

He  in  the  Lord  rejoices; 
Melody  in  our  hearts  we  make, 

Melody  with  our  voices'. 

T»!e  that  a  sprinkled  conscience  hath, 

He  that  in  heart  is  merry; 
Let  him  sing  psalms,  the  Scripture  saith, 

Joyful,  and  ne'er  be  weary ; 
Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 

Heart}*  and  never  ceasing  ; 
Spiritual  songs  and  anthems  raise, 

Worship  and  thanks,  and  blessing. 

Come  let  us  in  his  praises  join, 

Triumph  in  his  salvation; 
Glory  aspire  to  love  divine, 

Worship  and  adoration  : 
Heaven  already  is  begun, 

Open'd  in  each  believer  ; 
Only  believe,  and  then  sing  on, 

Heaven  is  ours  forever. 

XCTX.     P.  M.     TiBBoirr's  Collec, 
The  wandering  Pilgrim. 

VSTAND'RING  pilgrims,  mourning  chjafe 
■  turns, 

Weak  and  tempted  Lambs  of  Christ, 
Who  endure  great  tribulation, 

And  with  sins  are  much  distressed  ; 
1  Ihrist  has  sent  me  to  invite  you, 
To  a  rich  and  costly  feast ; 
N  u  2 


99  SPIRIT  UAL  SONGS. 

Let  not  shame  nor  pride  prevent  you,. 
Come,  the  sweet  provision  taste. 

2  If  you  have  a  bear!  lamenting, 

And  bemoan  your  wretched  case; 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  repenting, 

?Tis  a  sign  of  quickening  grace, 
If  you  want  a  heart  to  fear  him, 

Love  and  serve  him  all  your  days, 
Come  to  Christ  the  Lord  and  ask  him, 

lie  will  guide  your  feet  always. 

3  If  your  heart  is  unbelieving, 

Doubling  Jesus'  pavd'ning  love. 
Lay  hard  by  liethesda  waiting, 

Till  tlK;  troubled  waters  move. 
IT  no  man  appear  to  help  you, 

All  their  eiib;  ts  prove  but  talk  ; 
Jesus,  Jesus  he  will  cleanse  you, 

"  Rise,  take  up  your  bed  and  walk.'* 

4  If  like  Peter  you  are  sinking, 

In  the  sea  of  unbelief; 
Wait  with  patience,  always  praying, 

Christ  will  send  you  sweet  relief; 
He  will  give  you  grace  and  glory, 

All  your  wants  shall  be  suppiy'd, 
Canaan,  Canaan  lies  before  you, 

Rise,  and  cross  the  swelling  tide. 

5  Pcnth  shall  not  destroy  your  comfort, 

Christ  shall  guard  you  through  the  gloom. 
Down  be'il  send  a  heavenly  convoy, 

To  convey  you  to  his  home: 
There  you'll  spend  your  clays  in  pleasure, 

Free  from  cv'ry  want  ant.  < *■ ; 

Come,  0  come  !  my  blessed  Saviour, 

Faiu  lyv  spirit  would  he  tin: re. 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  10O 

C.     P.  M.     TiE/wur's  Collec. 

FriendsJdp. 

rTMiE  reason  we  love  friendship 
-■-   We  will  deny  to  no  man. 

How  shaft,  how  shall,  how  shall  we, 
Who  are  thus  fbrnru  for  happiness, 
EVr  slight  a  loving  christian. 

Since  Jesus,  Jesus  hath  died  on  the  tree. 
For  to  deliver  men 

From  violence  and  treason, 
That  we  might  love  each  other, 

And  find  in  him  salvation. 
-Twas  love  that  mov'd  the  Almighty  God 

For  to  redeem  the  nation, 

That  happy,  happy  we  might  be. 

On  a  feast  day  in  ancient  times, 
Jesus  stood  thus  crying; 

Whoso  thirsteth  let  every  one 
Come  unto  me  and  freely  drink, 
And  thus  be  sav'd  from  dying ; 

For  surely,  surely  there's  nothing  else  can 
Quench  the  immortal  thirst 

That  in  your  heart  is  glowing, 
Then  come  and  taste  the  streams  of  grace 

Which  are  so  freely  Mowing  ; 
O  I  drink  my  love,  my  only  dove, 

For  you  they  now  are  flowing, 

Then  happy,  happy  you  shall  be. 

Let  us  who  have  begun  to  taste 
The  sweets  of  this  salvation; 

Follow,  follow,  let  us  follow  on, 
Believing  we  shall  overcome, 
R         ing  all  temptation, 

Since  Jesus,  Jesus,  since  Jesus  the  Son  - 


101  SPIRITUAL  SON  OS. 

Willi  put-stretch'd  arm  expanded, 
And  voice  that's  so  inviting, 

To  sacred  streams  of  purest  joys 
Is  thus  our  souls  exciting, 

Let  us  impart  to  him  our  heart, 
By  faith  and  love  uniting,  * 
Then  happy,  happy  we  shall  be. 

CI.     8s.     TiEnour's  Col. 
Experience. 

1  T  AM  a  stranger  here  below, 

-*-  And  what  I  am  is  hard  to  know ; 
I  am  so  vile,  so  prone  to  sin, 
I  fear  that  I'm  not  born  again. 

2  Would  I,  experience  call  to  mind, — 
I  often  find  myself  so  blind, 

All  marks  of  grace  seem  to  be  gone, 
Which  make  me  fear  that  I  am  wfoiicr. 

o 

3  I  find  myself  out  of  the  way, 

My  thoughts  are  often  gone  astray ; 
Like  one  alone  I  seem  to  be, 
Or  is  there  any  one  like  me  ? 

4  'Tis  seldom  I  can  ever  see 
Myself  as  I  would  wish  to  be  j 
What  I  desire  I  can't  retain, 
From  what  I  iiate  I  can't  refrain. 

5  So  far  from  God  I  seem  to  lie, 
That  often  I'm  conslraiivd  to  cry  ; 
I  fear  at  last  that  I  shall  fall, 

Or  if  a  saint,  I'm  least  of  ail. 

6  I  seldom  find  a  heart  to  pray, 

So  many  things  come  in  the  way; 
Thus  fill'd  with  doubly  I  ask  to  know. 
Come  tell  me  if 'tis  thus  with  vou  ? 


^a^RCISES   OE   BEXIEVEKS.  105 

1  By  sore  experience  I  do  know, 
There's  nothing  good  that  I  can  do; 
1  cannot  satisfy  the  law, 
Nor  hope  nor  comfort  from  it  draw. 

S  3Iy  nature  is  so  prone  to  sin, 
And  all  my  duties  so  unclean, 
That  when  I  count  up  all  the  cost. 
Without  free  grace  I  know  I'm  lost. 
CII.     8s.     Baldwin, 
Union. 

1  T^ROM  whence  doth  this  union  arise, 
-*-  That  hatred  is  conquer'd  by  love? 
It  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties, 

As  distance  and  time  can't  remove. 

2  It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found. 

Nor  yet  in  a  Paradise  lost ; 
It  grows  on  Immanuei's  ground, 
And  Jesus'  rich  blood  it  did  cost. 

3  My  friends  now  so  dear  unto  me, 

(Our  souls  so  united  in  love ;) 
Where  Jesus  is  gone  I  shall  see, 
Io  yonder  blest  mansions  above. 

4  O  !  why  theft  so  loath  for  to  part  ? 
Since  there  we  shall  all  meet  again, 

Engrav'd  on  Immanuei's  heart, 

At  distance  we  cannot  remain. 
And  soon  we  shall  see  that  bright  day. 

And  join  with  the  armies  above, 
Set  free  from  these  prisons  of  clay 

United  in  mansions  of  love. 
With  Jesus  we  ever  shall  reign, 

His  glory  eternally  sec, 
Singing  hallelujahs,  Amen ; 

Amen  !  even  so  let  it  be. 


103  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

CIII.     P.  M.     TiEnour's  CoLLEi 
Christ's  love  revealed. 

1  TCWR  above  yon  glorious  ceiling 
-*-     Of  tlie  azure  vaulted  sky, 
Jesus  sits,  his  love  revealing 

To  his  splendid  troops  on  high. 
Hosts  seraphic  humbly  bowing, 

At  his  feet  they  prostrate  fall : 
Saints  and  angels  all  avowing, 

God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all. 

2  Could  we  leave  our  foolish  dreaming. 

Of  a  fancied  heaven  below, 
And  see  Jesus'  glory  beaming, 

How  our  souls  would  long  to  go  f 
Earth  by  us  would  then  be  spurned. 

All  its  vanity  subside  ; 
Fuel  fit  for  to  be  binned, 

All  its  honours,  pleasures,  pride. 

3  From  the  general  conflagration, 

We  should  to  God's  refuge  fly, 
Clasp  the  hope  of  our  salvation, 

Live  in  Christ,  no  more  to  die. 
We  in  him  our  rest  obtaining, 

All  his  blessedness  should  prove  j 
O'er  our  foes  victorious  reigning, 

Full  of  peace  and  joy  and  love. 

4  We  should  for  the  day  be  waiting. 

When  the  full  reward  is  giv'ii  : 
When  the  glorious  work's  completed 

Jesus  takes  his  church  to  heav'n  : 
Pure  from  every  stain  of  nature, 

There  in  holiness  to  shine, 
Moulded  by  her  great  Creator, 

For  society  divine. 


EXERCISES  OF   BELIETERS.  10* 

<  IV.      Wdrrs's  Lmic  Tot  MS. 
Converse  with  Christ. 
T'M  tir'd  with  visits  modes,  and  forms, 
-*-  And  flatteries  paid  to  fellow-worms  j 

Their  conversation  eloys  : 
Their  vain  amours,  and  empty  stuff: 
Hut  I  can  ne'er  enjoy  enough  [my  joys. 

Of  thy  best  company,  my  Lord,  thou  life  of  ail 

2  When  he  begins  to  tell  his  love, 
Through  every  vein  my  passions  move, 

The  captives  of  his  tongue  : 
In  midnight  shades,  on  frosty  ground, 
I  eould  attend  the  pleasing  sound, 
Nor  should  I  feel  December  cold,  nor  think  the 
darkness  long. 

3  There  while  I  hear  mv  Saviour-God 
Count  o'er  the  sins  (a  heavy  load) 

He  bore  upon  the  tree, 
Inward  I  blush  with  secret  shame, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  bless  the  name, 
That  knew  not  guilt  nor  grief  his  own,  but  bore 
it  all  for  me. 

4  Next  he  describes  the  thorns  he  wore, 
And  talks  his  bloody  passion  o'er, 

Till  I  am  drown'd  in  tears  : 
Yet  with  the  sympathetic  smart 
There's  a  strange  joy  beats  round  my  heart ! 
The  cursed  tree  has  blessings  in't,  my  sweetest 
balm  it  bears. 

5  I  hear  the  glorious  Suff  ?rer  tell, 
How  on  his  cross  he  vaivquish'd  Hell, 

And  all  the  pow'rs  beneath  : 
Transported  and  inspir'd,  my  tongue 
Attempts  his  triumphs  in  a  somj; ; 
u  How  has  the  Serpent  lost  hi*  £tin«r,  and  whcrc'-s 
Thy  viet'ry  death?" 


105  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

6  But  when  he  shows  his  hands  and  hear?3 
With  those  dear  prints  of  dying  smart, 

He  sets  my  soul  on  lire, 
Not  the  beloved  John  could  rest 
With  more  delight  upon  that  breast, 
Nor  Thomas  pry  into  those  wounds  with  more 
intense  desire. 

7  Kindly  he  opes  to  me  his  ear, 

And  bids  me  pour  my  sorrow  there, 

And  tell  him  all  my  pains  : 
Thus,  while  I  ease  my  burden'd  heart, 
In  ev'ry  wo  he  bears  a  part,     [head  sustains. 
His  arms  embrace  me,  and  his  hand  my  drooping 

8  Fly  from  my  thoughts  all  human  things, 
And  sporting  swains,  and  fighting  kings, 

And  tales  of  wanton  love  : 
My  soul  disdains  that  little  snare, 
The  ringlets  of  Amtra's  hair  : 
Thine  arms,  my  God,  are  sweeter  bands,  nor 
can  my  heart  remove. 

CV.     7,  5.     TiEBouf-s  Col. 
Longing  for  Heaven. 

I   Q  WHEN  shall  I  sec  Jesus, 
y^    And  reign  with  him  above  ; 
And  from  the  flowing  fountain 
Drink  everlasting  love. 
When  shall  I  be  deliverd 
From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in  r 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier, 
My  Captain's  crone  !;Cior<?j     . 


EXERCISES   OY    BELIEVEES*  135 

He's  given  me  my  orders, 
Viiil  bid  me  not  give  o'er; 
Ilia  promises  are  faithful, 
A  righteous  crown  he'll  give. 
Ami  all  his  valiant  soldiers 
Eternally  shall  live. 

Through  trrace  I  am  determined 

To  conquer,  though.  I  die, 

And  then  away  to  Jesus, 

On  wings  of  love,  Fll  lly. 

Farewell  lo  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  you  both  adieu ; 

And,  O  my  friends,  prove  faithful,, 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 

Whene'er  you  meet  with  troubles 
And  trials  on  your  way, 
Then  cast  your  car^  on  Jesus, 
And  don't  forget  to  pray; 
{iivd  on  the  heavenly  armour 
•Of  faith  and  hope,  and  love; 
And  when  the  combat's  ended 
He'll  carry  you  above. 

0  <lo  no-t  be  diseourag'd. 
For  Jesus  is  your  friend  : 
And  if  you  want  more  knowledge 
He'll  not  refuse  to  lend  : 
Neither  will  he  upbraid  you, 
Though  oft'ner  your  request ; 
He'll  give  you  grace  to  couoi 
And  ,tyj;e  you  home  to  rest. 

And  when  the  last  bud  -trumpet: 
Shah  rend  ihe  vaulted  skies, 
And  bid  tir  entombed  million* 
From  their  cold  beds  arise, 
U  » 


iOH  WTHITUAIi    90K69U 

Our  ransom 'd  dust,  revived, 
New  beauties  shall  put  on, 
And  soar  to  the  blest  mansion 
Where  our  Redeemers  gone. 

7  Our  eyes  shall  Ihen  with  rapture 
The  Saviour's  face  behold : 
Our  feet,  no  more  diverted, 
Shall  walk  the  streets  of  gold  ; 
Our  ears  shall  hear  with  transport 
The  hosts  celestial  sing ; 
Our  tongues  shall  chant  the  glories 
Of  our  immortal  King, 

CVI.      lis.      TlEBOUT-S  Collec. 

The  dying  Christian. 

!  fk/T  Y  soul's  full  of  glory,  inspiring  my  tongue, 
JjrJL  con\3    I    meet   with   angels,   I'd    sing 

them  a  song : 
I'd  sing  of  my  Jesus,  and  tell  of  his  charms, 
And  beg  them  to  bear  me  to  his  loving  arms. 

2  Methinks   they're   descending  to  hear  while 

I  shig, 
Wei!  pleas'd  to  hear  mortals  a  praising  their 
King ; 

0  angels  !  O  angels  !  my  soul's  in  a  flame, 

1  faint  in  sweet  raptures  at  Jesus's  name. 

3  O  Jesus  !  O  Jesus  !  thou  halm  of  my  soul, 
'Twas   thee   my  dear  Jesus  that  made  my 

heart  whole  : 
O  !  bring   me  to  view  thee,   thou   preciou 

sweet,  king, 
In  oceans  of  glory  thjr  praises  to  sing. 

4  O  heavens  !  sweet  heavens,  I  long  to  be  there. 
To  moot  all  my  brethren,  and  Jesus  my  dear  : 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVEKS.  106 

Come  angels,  come  »,ngels,  Vm  ready  to  fly, 
Come  quickly  convey  me  lo  God  ill  the  sky. 

Sweet  spirits  attend  me  till  Jesus  shah  come, 
Protect  and  defend  me  till  1  am  call'd  honae : 
Though   worms   my  poor  13003  may  claim  as 

their  prey,  I 

'Twill  outshine  when  rising  the  sun  at  noon- 
day. 

The  sun  shall  be  darkened,  the  moon  turn'd 

to  blood, 
The  mountains  all  melt  at  the  presence  of  God; 
Red  lightnings  may  flash,  and  loud  thiuuk'iv 

may  roar, 
All  this  cannot  daunt  me  on  Canaan's  blest 

shore, 

A  glimpse  of  bright  glosy  surprises  inv  soul 
I  sink  in  sweet  visions  to  view  the  bright  goal: 
My  soul  while  Fm  singing  is  leaping  to  go, 
This  moment  for  heaven  Fd  leave  all  below. 

Farewell,  niy  dear  brethren,  my  Lord  bids 

me  come, 
Farewell,  my  dear   sisters,    I'm 


10  me 


Bright  angels  are  whisp'ring  so  sweet  in  my 

.ear, 
Away  to  thy  Saviour  thy  spirit  we'll  bear. 

9  I'm  eoing,  I'm  going, — but  what  do  I  see  ? 
'Tis  Jesus  in  glory  appears  unto  me  J 

I'm  going,  I'm  going,  I'm  going,  I'm  gone  I 
O  glory  !  O  glory  J  'tis  done,  it  is  done  ! 

10  To  th'  regions  of  glory  the  spirit  has  fled. 
And  left  this  vile  body  inactive  and  dead  ; 
With  angelic  armies  in  glory  to  blaze, 

On  Jesus 's  beauties  for  ever  to  gaze. 


tQT  SPIRITUAL  SONCfS. 

Si  Wlien  th'  seals  aire  all  opcirtl  the  trumpet! 
shall  sound, 

To  wake  God's  dear  children  that  sleep  un- 
derground ; 

The>r  souls  ami  their  bodies  shall  then  join 
in  one., 

And  each  from  their  Saviour  receive  a  brigM 
crown  * 

CVII,     C.  M.     TiEBour's  Collec. 
On  the  Jlillenium. 

1  *HPHAT  glorious  day  is  drawing  nigh, 

-*"    When  Zion's  light  shall  come, 
She  shall  arise  and  shine  on  high, 

Bright  as  the  moftfing  sun. 
The  north  and  south  •heir  sens  resign, 

And  earth"*  foundations  bond  5 
AdornM  as  a  bride  Jerusalem,, 

All  glorious  shall  descend. 

2  Thr  King,  who  wears  the  glorious  crown. 

The  azure  flaming  bow, 
That  holy  city  shall  bring  down, 

To  bless  the  saints  below. 
When  Ziott's  bleeding,  conqn'ringKing 

Shall  sin  and  death  destroy, 
"The  morning  stars  shall  together  sing* 

And  Zion  shout  for  joy. 

Z  The  holy  bright  musician  hand, 

Who  piny  on  harps  of  gold, 
In  holy  order  then  shall  stand, 

Fair  Salem  to  beh« 
Descending  on  sweet  melting  strains, 

Jefrov&h  they  adore: 
Such  shouts  through  earth's  extensive  }>: 

Were  never  heard  before. 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  10S 

4  Let  Satan  rage  and  boast  no  more. 

Nor  think  his  reign  is  long, 
Though  saints  are  feeble,  few  and  poor, 

Their  great  Redeemers  strong. 
II<>  is  their  shield  and  hiding  place. 

A  covert  from  the  wind, 
A  fountain  in  the  wilderness* 

Throughout  this  weary  land. 

5  The  crystal  streams  run  down  from  heav'n. 

They  issue  from  the  throne ; 
The  tloods  of  strife  away  are  driv'n-j 

The  church  becomes  but  one. 
This  peaceful  union  she  shall  know, 

Ami,  perfected  in  love, 
Adore  and  sing  of  grace  below 

Till  rais'd  to  dwell  above. 

6  A  thousand  years  shall  roll  around — 

The  church  shall  be  complete; 
Call'd  by  the  glorious  trumpet's  sound 

Her  Saviour  for  to  meet, 
She'll  rise  with  joy  and  soar  on  high, 

•  "U  fly  to  Jesus "s  arms, 
And  gaze  with  wonder  and  delight 

On  her  Beloved's  charms. 

CVIIT.     7,  6.     Hart. 

d   Dialogue   between  a  Believer  and  his  Sou?, 

pfO.VJE  my  s< 

^-^    For  a  little  season, 

r,v*;y  burden  to  lay  by  : 

Come  and  let  us  reason. 
What  is  this  that  casts  thee  down  ? 
those  that  grieve  thee  ? 
£peak,  and  let  the  worst  be  known  ; 
aking  mav  relieve  thee, 
Q  o'<2 


J      Vj£l.  OOME  my  soul,  and  let  us  try. 


108  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

2  Soul.    Oh!  I  sink  beneath  the  load 

Of  my  nature7 sev  if : 
Full  of  enmity  to  God  ; 

Cappiv'd  by  the  devil  : 
Restless  as  the  troubled  seas  ; 

Feeble,  faint,  and  fearful  ? 
Plagued  with  evWy  sore  disease  ; 

How  can  I  be  cheerful. 

3  Bel.     Think  on  what  thy  Saviour  bore 

In  the  gloomy  garden, 
Sweating  blood  at  ev'ry  pore, 

To  procure  thy  pardon. 
See  him  stretclfd  upon  the  wood. 

Bleeding,  grieving,  crying; 
Suffering  all  the  wrath  of  God  : 

Groaning,  gasping,  dying  ! 

4  $0171.    This  by  faith  I  sometimes  view, 

And  those  views  relieve  me  : 
But  my  sins  return  anew ; 

These  are  they  that  grieve  me. 
Oh!  Vm  leprous* filthy, foul, 

(^uite  throughout  infected^ 
Have  not  I,  if  any  soul, 

Cause  to  be  dejected/ 

5  Bel.     Think  how  loud  thy  dying  Lord, 

Cried  out,  "  It  is  jinish'd,91 
Treasure  up  that  sacred  word 

Whole  and  undimiuislrd. 
Doubt  not;  he  will  ca'ryou, 

To  lis  full  perfection, 
TJkU  good  work  he  has  begun, 

Why  then  tliis  dejection? 

f>  Soul.    Faith,  when  void  of  works,  is  dead 
This  the  scriptures  witness: 


KXEKCtSES  OF   BELIEVERS.  108 

dud  what  works  have  I  to  pkaa\ 
Who  am  all  unfitness  ? 

Ml  my  powers  are  deprav'd7 
Blind,  perverse,  cud  filthy  ; 

If  from  death  I'm  fully  sav\l,     . 
Why  am  1  not  healthy  ? 

7   Bel.     Pore  not  on  thyself  too  long, 

Lest  it  sink  thee  lower; 
Look  to  Jesus,  kind  as  strong, 

Mercy's  joiti'd  with  power. 
EvYy  work  that  thou  must  do, 

Will  thy  gracious  Saviour 
For  thee  work,  mid  in  thee  too, 

Of  his  special  favour. 

3  Soul.   Jesus9,  precious  hived  once  spilt, 
I  depend  on  solely. 
To  release  and  clear  my  guilt : 
But  I  would  be  holy. 
Bel.     He  that  bought  thee  on  the  cross, 
Can  control  thy  nature, 
Fully  purge  away  thy  dross, 
Make  thee  a  new  creature. 

9  Soul.    That  he  can  I  nothing  doubt, 

Be  it  but  his  pleasure. 
Bel.     Though  it  he  not  done  throughout, 

May  it  not  in  measure  ? 
Soul.    When  that  measure,  far  from,  great? 

Still  shall  seem  decreasing — 
Bel.     Faint  not  then;  but  pray,  and  wait. 

Never,  never  ceasing. 

1 0  Soul.   What  when  pray'r  metis  no  regard  ? 
V>\:l.         Still  repeat  it  often. 

Soul.    B  it  If  eel  n  i  use  If  s  o  h  a  rd — 
Bel.         fesus  will  thee  soften. 


13?  SPiatTtril    SONGS, 

Soul.  But  my  enemies  make  head. 

Bel.  Let  thern  closer  dfrK'e  thee. 

■Sor/i.  JJutf  Pwi  coW,  i  *m  dark,  I'm  dead. 


II   Together.  Come  let  us  in  his  praises  join. 

Triumph  m  his  salvation; 
Glory  ascribe  to  love  divine., 

Worship  and  adoration. 
Ileav'u  already  is  begun. 

Open'd  in  each  believer  j 
Only  believe^  and  siill  sing  on7 

IieaVn  is  ours  for  over. 

CIX,     P.  M.     Boston  Collzc. 

i 
Christian  Union 

i     4  TTEND,  ye  saints,  and  hear  me  tell 
-^*-  The  wonders  of  Imraani  el, 
Who  sa\M]  me  from  a  burning  hell, 
And  brought  my  soul  with  him  to  dwell. 
And  feci  a  blessed  Union. 

-2  lie  viewM  me  from  his  courts  on  high* 
And  saw  ray  soni  in  ruin  lie, 
He  look'd  on  me  with  pitying  eye, 
And  said  to  wc  as  he  pass'd  by, 

With  God  you  have  no  Unioi? 

3  Then  T  began  to  mourn  and  cry; 
J  look'd  this  way  and  that  to  fly ; 
It  griev'd  me  sore  that  1  must  die} 
I  strove  saWatron  for  to  buy, 

But  still  1  had  no  Union. 

4  But  when  my  Jesus  teak  me  in, 

And  with  his  blood  did  wash  me  clean, 


EXERCISES   OF   RELIEVERS.  110 

"Twas  then  I  haled  evry  sin  ; 
And  O  !  what  seasons  1  have  seen 
Since  I  have  felt  this  Union. 

j  I  prais'd  the  Lord  both  night  and  day. 
From  house  to  house  I  went*  to  pray  j 
And  if  I  met  one  on  the  way, 
1  always  had  some  word  to  say 
About  this  blessed  Union. 

6  I  wonder  why  old  saint's  don't  sing, 
And  praise  the  Lord  upon  the  wing, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring 
With  loud  hosannas  to  their  king, 

Who  brought  their  souls  to  Union, 

7  Return,  backsliders,  come  away, 
And  learn  to  do  as  well  as  say, 

Be  careful  that  you  Watch  and  pray  : 
Come,  bear  your  cross  from  day  to  day, 
And  then  you'll  feel  this  Union. 

6  We  soon  shall  break  all  nature's  ties, 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  rise, 
And  shout  salvation  through  the  skies; 
And  gain  the  mark,  and  win  the  prize, 
And  tee\  in  Heaven  this  Union, 

CX.     8  s.     JVeivTok. 

TV  hat  thiuk  ije  of  Christ  ? 

1   "VyilAT  think  ye  of  Christ  ?  is  the  test 
*  *   To  try  both  your  state  and  your  scheme } 
You  cannot  be  right  in  the  rest, 

Unless  you  think  rightly  of  him, 
As  Jesus  appears  in  your  view, 

As  he  is  beloved  or  not  ; 
So  far  is  revealed  to  you, 

That  mercy  or  wrath  is  your  lot, 


liO  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

2  Some  take  him  a  creature  to  be, 

A  man,  or  an  Angel  at  most : 
Sure  these  have  not  feelings  like  me, 

Nor  know  themselves  wretched  and  lost ; 
So  guilty,  so  helpless  a m,  I, 

I  durst  not  cohjgude  In  [lis  blood, 
Nor  on  his  protection 

Unless  I  '.vere  sure  he  is  God. 

3  Some  call  him  a  Saviour  in  word, 

But  mix  their  own  v;w":^  with  his  plan, 
And  hope  he  his  help  wili  afford 

When  they  have  done  all  that  they  can  $ 
If  doings  pro  . ■     :  > 

(A  little  tbt  •    o  y.ii  a     (all) 

They  purpose  to  p  full  weight, 

By  casting  his  name  in  the  scale. 

4  Some  style  him  the  Pearl  of  great  price, 

And  say  he's,  the  Fountain  of  joys; 
Yet  feed  upon  folly  and  vice,"* 

And  cleave  to  the  world  and  its  toysj 
Like  Judas,  the  Saviour  they  kiss. 

And  while  they  salute  him,  betray  ; 
Ah.1  what  will  profession  like  this 

Avaii  in  the  terrible  day  ! 

5  If  ask'd  what  of  Jesus  I  think. 

Though  still  my  best  thoughts  are  but  poor  j 
I  say,  he's  my  meat  and  my  drink, 

My  life,  and  my  strength,  and  my  store  5 
My  shepherd,  my  husband,  my  friend, 

My  Saviour  from  sin  and  from  thrall; 
My  hope,  from  beginning  to  end, 

My  portion,  my  Lord,  and  my  all. 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  Ill 

CXI.     P.  M.     Balt.  Col, 

The  Believer'>s  Triumph. 

\   IJfOW  nappy's  every  child  of  grace, 
-*--■-  The  soul  that's  filiM  with  joy  and  peace^ 
That  bears  the  fruits  of  righteousness, 

And  kept  by  Jesus'  power; 
Their  trespasses  are  all  forgiv'n, 
They  antedate  the  joys  of  heav'n  ; 

In  rapturous  lays 

Shout  the  praise 

Of  Jcsus's  grace, 

To  a  lost  race 
Of  Sinners,  brought  to  happiness 
Through  th'  atoning  blood  of  Jesus. 

2  Satan  may  tempt  and  hell  may  rage, 
And  all  the  powers  of  earth  besiege ; 
Their  united  strength  at  once  engage 

To  pluck  a  soul  from  Jesus. 
The  faithful  soul  laughs  them  to  scorn, 
lie's  heaven-bound,  he's  heaven-born, 

He- 11  watch  and  pray, 

Night  and  day, 

Fight  his  way, 

Wiu  the  day. 
And  all  his  enemies  dismay, 
Through  the  mighty  name  of  Jesus. 

3  O  monster  Death,  thy  sting  is  drawn  ; 
0  boasted  Grave,  no  trophies  won  : 
The  saint  triumphs  tkrough  grace  alone, 

To  praise  the  name  of  Jesus. 
At  length  he  bids  the  world  adieu, 
With  ail  its  vanity  and  show — 

The  soul  it  /lies, 

Through  the  skies. 


112  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

To  Paradise, 

And  joins  its  voice 
In  rapturous  lays,  of  love,  to  praise 
The  glorious  name  of  Jesus. 

4  When  Gabriel's  awful  trump  shall  sound, 
And  rend  the  rocks,  convulse  the  ground, 
And  swears  that  time  is  at  an  end, 

Ye  dead  arise  to  judgment — 
See  lightnings  Hash,  and  thunders  roll, 
This  earth  wrapt  like  a  parchment  scroll, 

Comets  blaze, 

Sinners  raise, 

Dread  amaze, 

And  horrors  seize, 
The  guilty  sons  of  Adam's  race, 
Unsav'd  from  sin  by  Jesus. 

5  The  christian,  fill'd  with  rapturous  joy, 
Midst  flaming  worlds  he  mounts  on  high 
To  meet  his  Saviour  in  the  sky. 

And  see  the  lace  of  Jesus  : 
The  soul  and  body  re-unite, 
And  filPd  with  glory  infinite  : 

Blessed  day, 

Christians  say, 

Will  you  pray, 

That  we  may 
All  join  that  happy  company, 
To  praise  the  name  of  Jesus. 

CXII.    7s.    JVEivrow. 
Hear  what  he  has  done  for  my  soul. 

SVV'D  by  grace  I  live  to  tell, 
What  the  love  of  Christ  has  done  : 
He  redeemW  my   oul  from  hell, 
Of  a  rebel  made  a  son  ; 


EXERCISES   OF   BELIEVERS.  l£j 

Oh  !  I  tremble  still  to  think 
How  secure  I  liv'd  in  sin ; 
Sporting  on  destruction's  brink, 
Yet  preserved  from  falling  in. 

2  In  a  kind,  propitious  hour, 

To  my  heart  the  Saviour  spoke ; 
Touch'd  me  by  his  spirit's  pow'r, 
And  my  dang'rous  slumber  broke. 
Then  I  saw  and  own'd  my  guilt ; 
Soon  my  gracious  Lord  replied, 
*  Fear  not,  I  my  blood  have  spilt, 
'Twas  for  such  as  thee  I  died." 

3  Shame  and  wonder,  joy  and  love, 
All  at  once  possess'd  my  heart ; 
Can  I  hope  thy  grace  to  prove 
After  acting  such  a  part  ? 

"  Thou  hast  greatly  sinn'd,  he  said^ 
But  I  freely  all  ibrgive ; 
I  myself  thy  debt  have  paid, 
Now  I  bid  thee  rise  and  live." 

4  Come,  my  fellow-sinners,  try, 
Jesus'  heart  is  full  of  love  ; 
Oh  that  you,  as  well  as  I, 

May  his  wondrous  mercy  prove  I 
He  has  sent  me  to  declare, 
All  is  ready,  all  is  free  ; 
Why  should  any  soul  despair, 
When  he  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me. 

CXIII.     Ts.     Salt.  Col: 
The  comforts  of  the  way. 

1   f^fOME  and  taste  along  with  me 
^  Consolation  running  free  j 


113  SPIRITUAL    SONGS* 

From  our  father's  gracious  throne, 
Sweeter  than  the  honey-comb. 

2  Wherefore  should  I  feast  alone  ? 
Mourning  souls,  there  yet  is  room: 
Converts  ever  coming  in 

Make  the  banquet  sweeter  still. 

3  Nov*  I  go  to  heaven's  door, 
Asking  for  a  little  more  ; 
Jesus  gives  a  double  share  ; 
Still  I  am  a  gleaner  there. 

4  My  old  nature  doth  its  best 
To  deprive  my  soui  of  rest. 
But  I've  treasures  coming  in 
Which  are  opposite  to  sin. 

5  Sinful  nature,  prone  to  vice, 
Cannot  stop  the  force  of  grace, 
While  there  is  a  God  to  give 
Or  a  mourner  to  receive. 

6  Goodness  running  like  a  stream 
Through  the  New  Jerusalem, 
Doth  by  constant  breaking  forth 
Sweeten  earth  and  heaven  both. 

7  Saints  in  glory  sing  aloud 
In  the  praises  ofiheir  God  ; 
AVe  who  sing  in  faith  below 
Soon  to  glory  too  shall  got 

8  Heaven's  here  and  heaven's  there  ; 
Comforts  flowing  every  where  ! 

This  1  freely  do  confess 
That  my  soul  has  got  a  taste. 

9  Now  I  go  rejoicing  homo. 
Fro;  1  the  I  anquet  of  perfume* 
Finding  manna  on  the  road. 

Dropping  from  the  mount  of  God, 


O}1 


EXERblSE9    OF  BEllEYEUS.  ll4 

CXIV.     8s.     Bali:  Col. 

The  happy  hopeful  saint. 


'he  church  in  full  prosperity  5 
To  sec  the  bright,  the  glittering  bride. 
Close  seated  by  her  Saviour's  side. 

2  O  may  I  find  some  humble  seat. 
Beneath  my  dear  Redeemer's  feet  5 
A  servant  as  before  I've  been, 
And  sing  salvation  to  my  king. 

3  I'm  glad  that  I  am  born  to  die, 
From  grief  and  wo  my  soul  shali  fly  ; 
Bright  angels  shali  convey  me  home, 
Away  to  New  Jerusalem. 

4  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath 
I  hope  to  praise  him  after  death  ; 

I  hope  to  praise  him  when  I  die, 
And  shout  salvation  as  I  fly. 

5  Farewell  vain  world,  I'm  going  home, 
My  Saviour  smiles  and  bids  me  come  $ 
His  angels  beckon  me  away, 

To  join  the  saints  in  endless  day. 

6  I  soon  shall  pass  the  vale  of  death, — 
In  his  dear  arms  I'll  lose  my  breath; 
And  then  rny  happy  soul  shall  tell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  ail  things  well. 

7  I  soon  shall  hear  the  awful  sound, 
Awake  ye  nations  under  ground  : 
Arise  and  drop  your  dying  shrouds, 
And  meet  king  Jesus  in  the  clouds. 

S  When  to  that  bless'd  world  I  rise, 
And  join  the  anthems  in  the  skies; 


115  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

This  note  above  the  rest  shall  swell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

9  Then  shall  I  see  my  blessed  God, 
And  praise  him  in  his  bright  abode ; 
My  theme  through  all  eternity 
Shall  glory,  glory,  glory,  be. 

CXV.     P.M.     B al^  Col. 
Friend's  Parting. 

1  /^|UR  souls  by  love  together  knit, 
^*  Cemented,  mix'd  in  one, 

One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'Tis  Heaven  on  earth  begun  ; 

Our  hearts  have  burn'd  while  Jesus  spoke, 
And  glow'd  with  sacred  fire  ; 

He  stopp'd  and  talk'd,  and  fed  and  bless'd, 
And  lill'd  the  enlarg'd  desire. 

CHORUS. 

A  Saviour  let  creation  sing, 
A  Saviour  let  all  heaven  ring  ; 
He's  God  with  us,  we  feel  him  ours, 
His  fullness  in  our  souls  he  pours ; 
'Tis  almost  done,  'tis  almost,  o'er, 
We're  joining  them  who're  gone  before, 
We  soon  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

2  We're  soldiers  fighting  for  our  God, 

Let  trembling  cowards  fly  ; 
We'll  stand  unshaken,  firm  and  fjx'd 

With  Christ  to  jive  and  die  : 
Let  Devils  rage,  and  Hell  assail, 

We'll  cut  our  passage  through ; 
Let  foes  unite,  and  friends  desert. 

We'll  still  the  crown  pursue. 
\  Saviour  let.  vVr. 


EXEIUUSE9  or   BELIEVEllS.  116 

The  little  clp  es  still, 

Tiic  id  with  rain  ; 

We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  show'r, 

And  all  its  moisture  drain  : 
A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  hows, 

But  pour  the  mighty  Hood  : 
O  sweep  the  nations,  sh.ake  the  earth, 

"  rill  all  proclaim  thee  God, 
A  Saviojur  leu  &  •. 

And  when  tnoti  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  set'st  thy  starry  crowpj 
When  nil  thy  sparjdiiig  gems  shall  shine, 

Proclaimed  by  thee  thine  own  : 
May  we,  the  little  haul  of  .ove, 

We  sinners,  savM  by  grace. 
From  glory  n.to  glory  changed, 

Behold  thee  face  to  face. 
A  Saviour  let,  <i;c. 

CXVI.     7, 8.     Medley. 
The  Believers  hiding  place. 

T_JAJL,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began 
-■--■■  rt'iic  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man, 
Hail  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding  place. 

Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky, 
I  fought  with  hands  uplifted  high  ; 

Despis'd  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding  place. 

!  Enwra.pt  in  dark  Egyptian  night. 
Fonder  of  darkness  than  of  light, 
Madly  I  ran  the  sinful  race, 

are,  without  a  hiding  place, 

V  T»  2 


117  SriRITUAL  S0SG9. 

4  But  thus  th7  eternal  counsel  ran, 

"  Almighty  love,  arrest  the  man  ;" 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 

And  found  I  had  no  hiding  place. 

5  Vindictive  justice  stood  in  view  5 

To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  Hew, 
But  justice  cried,  with  frowning  face, 
This  mountain  is  no  hiding  place. 

6  But  lo  !  a  heavenly  voice  I  heard, 

And  mercy  ibr  my  soul  appear'd, 
Which  led  me  on  a  pleasing  pace, 
To  Jesus  as  my  hiding  place. 

7  Should  storms  of  seven-fold  thunder  roll, 

And  skake  the  globe  from  pole  to  pole, 
No  thunder-bolt  shall  daunt  my  face, 
For  Jesus  is  my  hiding  place. 

8  A  few  more  rolling  years  at  most, 

Will  land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  coast, 
When  1  shall  sing  the  song  of  grace, 
Safe  in  my  glorious  hiding  place. 

CXVII.      1  is. 
Desires  for  a  Revival  answered. 

1  /"^H   how  I  have  long'd  for  the  coming  of 
V^         God, 

And  sought  him  by  pra\  ing  and  searching  his 
word ; 

By  watching  and  mourning  my  soul  was  op- 
pressed, 

Nor  could  I  give  over  till  sinners  were  btessM 

2  The  tokens  of  mercy  at  length  do  appear, 
According  to  promise,  he's  auswer'd  my  pray'r, 
The  prospects  now  open'  I  do  gladden 'd  my 

sou!  ; 
Salvation  fiom  Zion's  beginning  to  roll. 


EXERCISES   OF    BELIEVERS.  118 

3  The  news  of  rich  mercy  is  sounding  aloud, 
And  sinners  come    weeping   and    crying  to 

God ; 
They're  mourning  and  praying  at  home  and 

abroad, 
And  many  find  favour  through  Jesus's  blood. 

4  Still  more  my  dear  Saviour  here  fall  at  thy 

feet, 

Each  under  a  burden  oppressively  great ; 

O  hear  thorn  dear  Jesus; — their  burdens  re- 
move, 

And  let  them  exult  in  thy  favor  and  love. 

5  Ye  saints  be  encouragM — the  promises  plead, 
King  Jesus  is  claiming  his  ransomed  seed, 
And  millions  shall  bow  to  Ins  sceptre  of  love 
\V  hen  we  are  remov'd  to  the  city  above. 

6  We  wait  for  his  chariot,  it  seems  to  draw  near : 
O  come  thou  dear  Saviour  let  glory  appear, 
We  long  to  be  singing  with  saints  now  above, 
With  them  overwhelmed  in  oceans  of  love. 

CXVIII.     Balt.  Col, 
Christmas  Hymn. 
1       T^ROM  the  regions  of  love, 
-*-     Lo  !  an  angel  descended, 
And  told  the  strange  news 

How  the  babe  was  attended  ; 
Go,  shepherds,  and  visit 

This  wonderful  stauger, 
With  wonder  and  joy. 

See  your  God  in  a  manger. 

C  MORI'S. 

Hallelujah  to  tlie  Lamb, 

Who  obtain'd  our  redemption 


US  SPIRITUAL    90!V«S, 

We'll  praise  him  evermore 
When  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Glad  tidings  I  bring 

To  you  and  each  nation  ; 
Clad  tidings  of  joy, 

Now  behold  your  salvation; 
When  sudden  a  multitude 

Raise  their  glad  voice  s, 
And  shout  the  Redeemer 

While  heaven  rejoices, 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

3  Now  glory  to  God 

In  the  highest  is  given* 
Now  glory  to  God 

Is  rc-echo'd  through  heaven  : 
Around  the  whole  earth 

Let  us  tell  the  clad  story, 
And  sing  of  his  love, 

His  salvation  and  glory. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

4  Enraptur  d  I  burn 

With  delight  and  desire, 
A  love  so  divine 

Sets  my  soul  all  on  fire ; 
Around  the  bright  throne 

Now  hosanuas  are  ringing, 
O,  when  shall  I  join 

Them,  and  be  ever  singing  ! 
Hallelujah,  ».Vc. 

5  Triumphantly  ride 

In  thy  chariot  victorious, 
And  conquer  with  love 
O,  Jesus,  ail  glorious  !   . 


EXERCISES  OF    BELIEVERS.  119 

Thy  banner  unfurl, 

i>id  the  nations  surrender, 
And  own  thee  their  Saviour, 

Their  king  and  defender. 
Haliclujah,  &c. 

CXIX.       8,    6.      M&DHURS* 

The  Christian  Traveller. 
TIT  HAT  poor  despised  company 

*  *     Of  travellers  are  these, 
That's  walking  yonder  narrow  way, 
Along  that  rugged  maze  ? 

They  all  are  of  a  royal  line, 

Thexfre  children  of  a  king, 
Heirs  of  immortal  crowns  divine. 

And  loud  for  joy  they  sing. 

Why  do  they  then  appear  so  mean  ; 

And  why  so  much  despis'd  ? 
Because  of  their  rich  robes  unseen 

The  world  are  not  apprized. 

Why  some  of  them  seem  poor,  distressed, 

And  lacking  daily  bread  ? 
Heirs  of  immortal  wealth  possessed, 

With  hidden  manna  fed. 

Why  do  they  shun  that  pleasant  path, 
Which  worldlings  love  so  well  ? 

Because  it  is  the  road  to  death — 
The  certain  way  to  Hell. 

Why  do  they  walk  the  narrow  road, 

Along  that  rugged  maze  ? 
Because  this  way  their  leader  trod  ; 

They  love  and  keep  his  ways. 

What,  is  there  then  no  other  road 
To  Salem's  happy  ground  ? 


120  SPIRITUAL  SOIVGSi 

Christ  is  the  only  way  to  God — 
No  other  can  be  found. 

CXX.     P.  M.     Salt.  Col. 
Adoration, 

1  A  LMIGHTY  love  inspire, 
■"•  My  heart  with  pure  desire, 
Until  tiie  sacred  fire 

My  sins  shall  subdue  ; 
I  love  the  blessed  Jesus, 

On  whom  each  angel  gazes, 
And  still  that  love  increases 

My  object  to  pursue. 

2  My  tender  hearted  Jesus  ; 

His  love  my  soul  amazes  ! 
He  came  for  to  save  us 

When  lost  and  undone  ! 
No  angel  could  redeem  us, 

No  seraph  could  retrieve  us, 
No  one  could  relieve  us, 

But  Jesus  alone. 

3  In  him  I  have  believed, 

And  he  has  me  received, 
From  sin  he  has  redeemed 

My  soul  which  was  dead  : 
I  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

I'm  made  to  know  his  favour, 
And  hope  with  him  for  ever, 

The  golden  streeis  to  tread. 

4  Then  be  thou  not  dismayed 

Mv  soul,  thou  shaft  be  raised 
With  Christ  and  all  his  saved 

To  mansions  above  ; 
There  t'  enjoy  the  treasure 

Of  uncensuming  pleasure, 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  121 

And  shout  in  highest  measure 
Hallelujahs  of  love. 

CXXI.     8s.     Bal*.  Col. 
Jesus  is  my  Friend. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  Heaven  above  the  tfcies, 

-*-   A  Heaven  where  pleasure  never  dies, 

A  Heaven  1  sometimes  hope  to  see, 

But  tear  again  'tis  not  for  me. 

But  Jesus,  Jess'.s  is  my  friend ;  O  hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  Jesus,  Jesus  is  my  friend. 

2  The  way  is  difficult  and  strait, 
And  narrow  is  the  gospel  gate, 
Ten  thousand  dangers  are  therein, 
Ten  thousand  snares  to  take  me  in. 

But  Jesus,  &c. 

3  I  travel  through  a  world  of  foes, 
Through  conflict  sore  my  spirit  goes, 
The  tempter  cries  "  you  ne'er  shall  staud, 
Nor  reach  fair  Canaan's  happy  land." 

But  Jesus,  &c. 

4  The  way  of  danger  I  am  in, 
Beset  with  devils,  men  and  sin  : 
But  in  this  way  the  track  T  see, 
Of  him  who  iiv'd  and  died  for  me  : 

O  Jesus,  &c. 

5  Come  life,  come  death,  come  then  what  will, 
His  footsteps  I  will  follow  still, 

Through  dangers  thick  and  Hell's  alarms, 
I  shall  be  safe  in  his  dear  arms. 
O  Jesus,  &e. 

6  Then,  O  my  soul,  arise  and  sing, 
Yonder's  thy  Saviour,  friend  and  king  5 


122  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

With  pleasing  smiles  he  now  looks  down, 
And  cries  "  Press  on  and  here's  the  crown." 
O  Jesus,  &c. 

7  "  Endure  the  cross  a  few  more  days, 

"  Figiit  the  good  fight  and  win  the  race, 
"  And  then  thy  soul  with  me  shall  reign, 
"  Thy  head  a  crown  of  glory  gain." 
O  Jesus,  &c. 

8  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
'Till  the  Archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 
Then  burst  its  bands  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

O  Jesus,  &c. 

CXXII.     P.M.     Balv.Collec. 
Christ's  sufferings. 

1  n^HROUGHOUT    the   Saviour's    life    we 
-■-  trace, 

Example  or  redeeming  grace, 

No  period  else  was  seen, 
'Till  he  a  spotless  victim  fell, 
Tasting  in  soul  a  painful  hell, 

Caus'd  by  his  people's  sin. 

2  On  the  cold  ground  methinks  I  see 
My  Jesus  kneel  and  pray  for  me ; 

O  !  him  will  I  adore ; 
Seiz'd  with  a  chilly  sweat  throughout, 
Blood-drops  did  force  their  passage  out, 

Through  ev'ry  op'ning  pore. 

3  A  crown  of  thorns  his  temples  bore, 

His  back  they  scOurg'd,  his  flesh  they  tore, 
'Till  one  the  bones  might  see  ! 

Mocking,  they  push'd  him  here  and  there, 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  123 

Marking  his  way  with  blood  and  tear, 
Press'd  by  tiie  heavy  tree. 

Thus  up  the  hill  oppress'd  he  came  ; 
Round  him  they  mock'd  and  made  their  game; 

At  length  his  cross  they  rear: 
And  can  we  see  the  Lamb  of  God, 
And  hear  him  cry  beneath  our  load, 

Without  one  thankful  tear  ? 

Thus  veiled  in  humanity, 

He  dies  with  anguish  on  the  tree ; 

What  tongue  his  grief  can  tell  ? 
See  shuddering  rocks  their  heads  recline  ? 
The  sun  itself  refuse  to  shine  ! 

Dismay'd  the  powers  of  Hell. 

But  sing,  ye  saints,  in  songs  divine, 
He  drank  the  gall  to  give  us  wine, 

To  quench  our  parching  thirst ; 
Seraphs  advance  your  voices  higher, 
Bride  of  the  Lamb  unite  the  choir, 

To  praise  your  precious  Christ. 

CXXIII.    ftnrrom 

Blind  Bartimeus. 

"1%/rERCY,  O  thou  son  of  David," 
l\.l_  Thus  blind  Bartimeus  cried  ; 
u  Others  by  thy  grace  are  saved, 
O  vouchsafe  to  me  thine  aid." 
For  his  crying  many  chid  him, 
But  he  cried  the  louder  still; 
'Till  his  gracious  Saviour  bid  him, 
"  Come  ant!  ask  me  what  }Tou  will." 

Money  was  not  what  lie  wanted, 
Though  by  begging  ,:,->M  to  live: 


1M  SPIRITUAL  SOXGS. 

Yet  he  ask'd,  and  Jesus  granted 
Alms,  that  none  but  he  could  give; 
a  Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 
Let  mine  eyes  behold  the  day ;" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

3  Now  methinks  I  hear  him  praising, 
Publishing  to  all  around  ; 

"  Friends  is  not  my  case  amazing, 

What  a  Saviour  I  have  found  ! 

Oh  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 

Or  could  be  advis'd  by  me ; 

Sure  if  they  were  brought  unto  him, 

He  would  cause  them  all  to  see. 

4  a  Now  I  freely  leave  my  garments, 
Following  Jesus  in  the  way, 
He'll  direct  me  by  his  counsel, 
Bring  me  to  eternal  day  ; 

There  shall  I  behold  my  Saviour, 
Spotless,  innocent  and  pure, 
I  shall  reign  with  him  for  ever, 
For  his  promises  are  sure. 

5  Don't  you  see  my  Jesus  coming, 
See  him  now  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  ten  thousand  angels  round  him  j 

0  behold  the  glorious  crowd  ! 

1  will  rise  and  go  and  meet  him, 
And  embrace  him  in  my  arms  ; 
In  the  arms  of  my  dear  Jesus 

O  !  he  hath  ten  thousand  charms. 

CXXTV.     P.  M.     Methodist  Collec. 
Dying  Stephen. 
1    O"^  AD  of  the  church  triumphant, 
XA  We  joyfully  adore  lliee, 


EXERCISES   OF   BELIEVERS.  12'* 

Till  thou  appear, 

Thy  members  here 
Shall  sing  in  hope  of  glory. 
We  lift  our  hearts  and  voices 
With  blest  anticipation  ? 

And  cry  aloud, 

And  give  to  God 
The  praise  of  our  salvation. 

While  in  affliction's  furnace, 
And  passing  through  the  fire, 

Thy  Jove  we  praise 

Which  knows  no  days, 
And  ever  bring  us  nigher  : 
We  raise  our  songs  exulting 
In  thine  Almighty  favour ; 

The  love  divine, 

Which  made  us  thine, 
Will  keep  us  thine  for  ever. 

Thou  dost  conduct  thy  people 
Through  torrents  of  temptation  j 

Nor  will  we  fear, 

While  thou  art  near, 
The  fire  of  tribulation  : 
The  world,  with  sin  and  Satan,- 
In  vain  our  march  opposes  ; 

By  thee  we  shall 

Break  through  them  all, 
And  sing  the  song  of  Moses. 

By  faith  we  see  the  glory 
To  which  thou  wilt  exalt  us, 

The  cross  despise 

For  that  high  prize 
Which  thou  hast  set  before  us: 
And  if  it  be  thy  pleasure, 


125  SPIRITUAL  SOXGS. 

We  each,  as  dying  Stephen, 

Shall  see  thee  stand 

At  God's  right  hand, 
To  take  ns  up  to  heav?n. 

CXXV.     Mei'iiodist'Collec. 
Funeral. 

1  AH!  lovely  appearance  of  death, 
-^-*-  What  sight  upon  earth  is  so  fair  ? 
Not  all  the  gay  pageants  that  breathe, 

Can  with  a  dead  body  compare  : 
With  solemn  delight  I  survey 

The  corpse,  when  the  spirit  is  fled, 
In  love  with  the  beautiful  clay, 

And  longing  to  lie  in  its  stead. 

2  How  blest  is  our  brother  bereft 

Of  all  that  could  burden  his  mind ; 
How  easy  the  soul  that  has  left 

This  wearisome  body  behind  ! 
Of  evil  incapable  thou, 

Whose  relics  with  envy  T  sec, 
No  longer  in  misery  now, 

No  longer  a  sinner  like  me. 

3  This  earth  is  affected  no  more 

With  sickness,  or  shaken  with  pain, 
The  war  in  the  members  is  o'er, 

And  never  shall  vex  him  again : 
No  aimer  henceforward,  or  shame 

Shall  redden  this  innocent  clay  : 
Extinct  is  the  animal  flame, 

And  passion  is  vanished  away. 

4  This  languishing  head  is  at  rest, 

Its  thinking  and  aching  are  o'er, 
This  quiet  immovable  breast 
Is  heav'd  by  affliction  no  more  : 


EXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  £26 

This  heart  is  no  longer  the  seat 

Of  trouble  and  torturing  pain} 
It  ceases  to  flutter  and  beat, 

It  never  shall  flutter  again. 

5  The  lids  lie  so  seldom  could  close, 

By  sorrow  forbidden  to  sleep, 
Seat'd  up  hi  eternal  repose, 

Have  strangely  forgotten  to  weep  : 
The  fountains  can  yield  no  supplies; 

These  hollows  from  water  are  free  ; 
The  tears  are  all  wip'd  from  these  eyes, 

And  evii  they  never  shall  see. 

6  To  mourn  and  to  suffer  is  mine, 

While  bound  in  a  prison  I  breathe, 
And  still  for  deliverance  pine, 

And  press  to  the  issues  of  death : 
What  now  with  my  tears  I  bedew, 

O  might  I  this  moment  become  ! 
My  spirit  created  anew, 

My  flesh  be  consigned  to  the  tomb*? 

CXXYT.  As  the  1 48th.  Walworth  tune.  Sivaik, 

The  Foretaste  of  Heaven. 

i       C\^  earth  the  song  begins, 

^-*  In  heav'n  more  sweet  and  loud, 
To  him  that  drowns  our  sins 
In  his  atoning  blood  : 
To  hira,  they  cry  in  rapt'rous  strain, 
*'  Be  honour,  praise,  and  pow'r — Aiaem" 

2       ¥e  saints  on  earth  repeat 

What  heav'n  with  rapture  owns, 
And  while  before  his  feet 
The  elders  cast  their  crowns, 

Q<|2 


127  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Go  imitate  the  choirs  above, 

And  tell  the  world  your  Saviour's  love. 

3  Sing  as  ye  pass  along, 
With  joy  and  wonder  sing, 
Till  others  learn  the  song, 
And  own  your  Lord  their  King : 

Till  converts  join  you  as  ye  go, 
And  make  a  growing  heav'n  below. 

4  Inform  the  listening  world 
How  Jesus,  when  he  fell, 
The  pow'rs  of  darkness  hurlM 
Down  to  the  depths  of  hell : 

And,  rising,  bore  the  rescu'd  prize, 

His  church,  in  triumph  through  the  skies* 

5  Alone  he  took  the  field, 
Alone  the  battle  fought ; 
With  his  own  sword  and  shield 
The  mighty  work  he  wrought. 

The  mighty  work  was  all  his  own, 
And  let  him  ever  wear  the  crown. 

6  Our  feeble  minds  are  lost 
Beneath  the  lofty  strain  ; 
But,  Jordan's  billows  crost, 
We'll  catch  the  sound  again  : 

In  praise  assist  the  heav'niy  choir, 
Nor  ever  stop,  nor  ever  tire. 

CXXVII.     7s.     Bath  Abbey  tune.     SfVJis. 

Mutual  Encouragement. 

1   "DRETHREN,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
-*-*  Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear  j 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  ioves  us  to  the  end. 


EXERCISES    OF    RELIEVERS.  128 

Forward  then  with  con  rage  go, 

Long  we  shall  not  dwell  helow  ; 

Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

U  Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home." 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 
Lie,  to  take  us  unawares ; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 
Watches  each  unguarded  part : 
But,  from  Satan's  malice  free, 
Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be  ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home." 

3  But,  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet; 
None  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within. 
Yet,  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 
Christ  will  also  conquer  these ; 
Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home." 

CXXVIII.     10, 8.     Wavvs's  Miscei. 
Hymn  for  Sophronia. 

1  Tj^ORBEAR,  my  friends,  forbear,  and  ask 
-*-       no  more, 

Where  all  ray  cheerful  airs  are  fled ; 
Why  will  you  make  me  talk  my  torments  o'er. 
My  life,  my  joy,  my  comfort's  dead. 

2  Deep  from  my   heart,  mark   how    the   sobs 

arise ; 
Hear  the  long  groans  that  waste  my  breath. 
And  reau  the  mighty  sorrow  in  my  eyes ; 
Lovely  Sophronia  sleeps  in,  death. 


129  SPIBITUAI    SONGS. 

3  I  was  all  love  and  she  was  all  delight ; 

0  let  me  run  to  seasons  past ;  [sight. 
,     Ah  !  fiow'ry  days,  when  first  she  charm'd  my 

But  roses  will  not  always  last. 

4  Grace  is  a  sacred  plant  of  heav'nly  birth ; 

The  seed ?  descending  from  above, 
Roots  in  a  soil  prepared  :  grows  high  on  earth, 
And  blooms  with  life  and  joy  and  love. 

5  Not  the  gay  splendours  of  a  flatt'ring  court, 

Could  tempt  her  to  appear  and  shine, 
Her  solemn  airs  forbid  the  world's  resort  : 
But  I  was  blest,  and  she  was  mine. 

G  She  was  my  guide,  my  friend,  my  earthly  all  ; 
Love  grew  with  ev'ry  waning  moon ; 
Had  heav'n  a  length  of  years  delay'd  its  call, 

1  still  had  thought  it  calPd  too  soon. 

7  But  peace  my  sorrows!  nor  with  murm'ring 
voice, 
Dare  to  accuse  heav'ns  high  decree ; 
She  was  first  ripe  for  everlasting  joys  : — 
tSophrouia  waits  in  heaven  for  me. 

CXXIX.     6,3.    MS. 

God  seen  in  tke  Works  of  Mature. 
1    rpiIROUUII  all  the  world  below, 
-"-  God  we  see,  all  around  ; 
Search  hills  and  valleys  through, 

There  he's  found. 
The  growing  of  the  corn, 
The  lilly  and  the  thorn, 
The  pleasant  and  forlorn — 
All  declare  God  is  there: 
Tn  meadows  dress'd  in  green. 
He  is  seen. 


*,a£TKCISES    0¥   BELIEVERS.  130 

2  See  springs  of  water  rise, 
Fountains  flow,  rivers  run  ; 
The  mist  below  the  skies 

Hides  'lie  sun  ; 
Then  down  the  rain  doth  pour, 
The  ocean  it  doth  roar. 
And  dash  against  the  shore. 
All  to  praise,  in  the!"  lays. 
The  God  that  ne'er  declines, 

His  designs. 

S  The  sun,  to  ray  surprise, 
Speaks  of  God  as  he  Hies  $ 
The  comets  in  their  blaze, 

Give  him  praise. 
The  shining  of  the  stars, 
The  moon  as  it  appears, 
His  sacred  name  declares  ; 
See  them  shine  ail  divine  ! 
The  shades  in  silence  prove 

God's  above. 

4.  Then  let  nay  station  be, 
Here  on  earth  as  i  see, 
The  Sacred  One  in  Three 

All  agree ; 
Through  all  the  world  is  made, 
The  forest  and  the  glade, 
Nor  let  me  be  afraid, 
Though  I  dwell  on  the  hill, 
Since  nature's  works  declare 

God  is  here. 

CXXX.     7,  6.     Jeremiah  Moore, 
Fall  of  Antichrist.     Rev.  17. 
I  flOME  all  ye  dear  believers 
^  Who  wish  to  own  the  Lord, 


ISO  SPIRITUAL    SONG'S-. 

Take  up  your  cross  and  follow,. 

Directed  by  his  word  ; 

In  all  his  institutions 

With  solemn  rev'rence  join  ; 

Soon  Jews  and  Gentile  nations 

In  Sion  shall  combine. 

2  Fear  not  the  frowns  of  scoffers, 
Nor  tremble  at  the  rage 

Of  those  who,  though  professors, 

Against  the  truth  engage; 

As  scribes,  and  priests,  and  lawyers,. 

And  mitred  bishops  too, 

Pope,  cardinals  and  friars, 

With  all  that  they  can  do. 

3  They  talk  of  circumcision, 
And  ancient  customs  plead, 
Observed  by  the  Fathers, 

A  holy  pious  seed  ; 
They  talk  of  Christians'  offspring 
In  covenant  with  Godj 
Though  ignorant  of  Jesus 
And  his  atoning  blood. 

4  O  flee  their  schemes  of  priestcraft,- 
Those  soul-bewitching  snares, 
That  captive  iead  the  simple 

As  sacred  truth  declares; 
They  keep  their  own  traditions, 
And  gospel  rites  despise, 
And  of  the  poor  and  simple 
Make  shameful  merchandise. 

5  Reject  their  wicked  counsels, 
Their  errors  cast  away  ; 
Escape  those  chains  of  darkness  ; 
O  hear  Jehovah  say — 


EXERCISES  OF    BELIEVERS.  130 

*(  Come  out  of  her  my  people, 
"  Nor  of  her  crimes  partake, 
"  Before  my  dreadful  fury 
i:  In  storms  of  vengeance  wake, 

6  Behold  the  mighty  angel, 
And  hear  what  he  doth  say, 
While,  lifting  up  the  millstone, 
He  casts  it  in  the  sea  : 
"  Thus  shall  proud  Babel's  kingdom 
a  In  utter  ruin  fall ; 
"  No  more  t'oppress  God's  people, 
"  No  more  be  found  at  all. 

7  Rejoice  ye  saints  and  martyrs 
That  God  hath  visited 

Her  sodomy  and  witchcrafts 
Upon  her  guilty  head ; 
While  awful  vengeance  seizes 
Its  long  devoted  prey; 
Her  glories  are  departed, 
Her  riches  fled  away. 

8  See  troops  of  mourning  merchants, 
And  tradesmen  stand  aloof! 
They  wring  their  hands  for  sorrow, 
And  cry  that  awful  truth  : 

"  Alas  !  alas  !  she's  fall'n, 
."  And  all  our  wealth  is  gone, 
"  There's  none  to  buy  our  purple : 
"  We're  utterly  undone." 

9  The  Lamb  now  stands  on  Zion, 
And  saints  around  him  bow : 
Great  God  we  own  thy  judgments 
A  re  just  and  righteous  too; 

We  shout  in  hallelujahs, 
To  thine  eternal  name, 


131  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

i:  For  now  is  come  the  hour, 
And  marriage  of  the  Lamb." 

10  The  bride  adorn'd  with,  jewels^ 

All  dug  from  gospel  mines, 
And  drest  in  richest  garments. 
The  rising  sun  outshines  : 
How  like  a  glorious  city, 
Fair  Zion  doth  appear  ! 
Nor  sun  nor  moon  is  needed, 
The  Lord  himself  is  there. 

1 1  Amen,  loud  hallelujah, 
Let  saints  and  angels  sing; 
For  lo  !  the  Lord  Jehovah 
Is  now  come  down  again : 

A  thousand  years  of  triumph 
The  church  on  earth  obtains, 
Loud  let  the  jub'lce  trumpet 
Announce  that  Jesus  reigns. 

CXXXI.     14s.     MS.    Altered. 
Animation. 

1  ~\7~E  weary  heavy  laden  souls,  who  are  op- 
-*-      pressed  sore ; 
Ye  tray'llers  in  the  wilderness  to   Canaan's 

peaceful  shore; 
Through  chilling  winds  and  beating  rains — 

the  waters  deep  and  cold, 
Ana  enemies   surrounding  you — take   cour- 
age and  be  bold. 
Eternal  glory  is  in  view,  we  feel  our  Fathers 

love  ; 
Am         t\  •.'  sorrows  of  the  way  increase  our 
-  above. 


EXERCISES  OE   BELIEVERS*  ISl 

TJiough  storms  and  hurricanes  arise,  the  de- 
sert all  around, 

And   fiery  serpents  oft  appear  through  the 
enchanted  ground  : 

Dark  nights,  and  clouds,  and  gloomy  fears, 
and  dragons  often  roar  ; 

Yet  in  the  great  Redeemer's  strength,  we'll 
press  to  Canaan's  shore* 
Eternal  glory,  &c» 

We're  often   like   the  lonesome  dove,  that 
mourns  her  absent  mate  5 

From  hill  to  hill,  from  vale  to  vale,  her  woe* 
she  doth  relate ; 

But  Canaan's  laud  is  just  before,  sweet  spring 
is  coming  on  5 

A  few  more  beating  winds  and  rains,  and  win- 
ter will  be  gone. 
Eternal  glory,  &c. 

Sometimes  like  mountains  to  the  skies, black 
Jordan's  billows  roar; 

And  make  us  weary  pilgrims  fear  we  never 
shall  get  o'er ; 

But  when  as  from  mount  Pisgah's  top   we 
view  the  vernal  plain, 

To  fright  our  souls  may  Jordan  roar,  and  hell 
may  rage  In  vain* 
Eternal  glory,  &c. 

Methinks  I  now  begin  to  see  the  borders  of 
that  land  5 

The  trees   of  grace,  with  heav'nly  fruit,  in 
beauteous  order  stand  : 

The  wiut'ry  time  will  soon  be  gone,  the  Slim- 
mer soon  appear, 

The  glorious    day  is   rolling   on — the   great 

Sabbatic  year. Sternal  glory*  &n« 

Rr 


i&%  SMSiT'tML  &0^G3. 

6  O !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears  to  my  be** 

lieving  eyes; 
Mcthinks  I  see  Jerusalem,  a  city  in  the  skies  5 
Bright  angels  whisper  me  away,  O  come  to 

glory,  com.', 
And  I  am  waiting  to  be  gone  to  my  etevnal 

home. 
Eternal  gloiy,  &c. 

7  By  faith  I  view  my  glorious  God  on  his  eter- 

nal throne : 
t    At  his  right  hand  the  loving  Lamb,  the  Spirit, 
Three  in  one: 
Oh  !  that  my   faith  were  strong  to  rise  and 

bear  my  soul  aA\ay, 
I'd  shout  salvation  to  the  Lamb,  in  one  eter- 
nal day. 
Eternal  glory,  &c. 

8  Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord,  who  are 

for  Canaan  bound ; 
And  should  we  never  meet  again  till  the  last 

trump  shall  sound, 
I  hope  that  I   shall  meet  you  there,  on  that 

delightful  shore, 
In  oceans   of  eternal  bliss,  where  parting  is 

no  more. 
Eternal  glory,  &c. 

CXXXII.     7s.    TlARr. 

Gethsemane. — Jesus  oft  times  resorted  thither 
with  his  disciples.     John  xviii.  2. 

1    TESUS,  while  he  dwelt  below, 
**   As  divifte  historians  say, 
To  a  place  would  often  go, 
Near  to  Kcdroirs  brook  it  ln\  \ 


EXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  132 

J n  this  place  lie  lov'd  to  be, 
And  'twas  nam'd  Gethsemane. 

2  'Twas  a  garden,  as  we  read, 

At  the  loot  of  Olivet, 
Low,  and  proper  to  foe  made 

The  Redeemer's  lone  retreat. 
When  from  noise  he  would  be  free, 
Then  he  sought  Gethsemane. 

Thither,  by  their  Master  brought, 

His  disciples  likewise  came  : 
There  the  keav'nly  truths  he  taught 

Often  set  their  hearts  on  flame. 
Then-fore  they,  as  well  as  he. 
Visited  Gethsemane. 

4  Here  they  oft  conversing  sat, 

Or  might  join  with  Christ  in  prayer  ; 
Oh,  what  blest  devotion's  that, 

When  the  Lord  himself  is  there  ! 
All  things  to  them  seem'd  t'  agree 
To  endear  Gethsemane. 
[S  Her  no  strangers  durst  intrude. 

But  the  Prince  of  Peace  could  sit, 
Cheer'd  with  sacred  solitude, 

Wrapt  in  contemplation' sweet  : 
Yet  how  little  coidd  they  see, 
Why  he  chose  Gethsemane. 

6  Much  he  lov'd  the  chosen  race, 

On  this  conflict  much  he  thought-; 
This  he  knew  the  destin'd  place, 

And  he  lov'd  the  sacred  spot. 
Therefore  'twas  he  lik'd  to  be 
Often  in  Gethsemane. 

7  They  his  foll'wers  with  the  rest, 

Had  iacurr'd  the  wrath  diving; 


ij%  SFIEITUAi    SON 69. 

And  their  Lord,  with  pity  prist, 

LougM  to  bear  their  loads — and  mine. 
Love  to  them,  and  love  to  me, 
Made  him  love  Gethsemane. 

8  Many  woes  had  he  endur'd, 

Many  sore  temptations  met, 
Patient,  and  to  pains  inur'd  : 

But  the  sorest  trial  yet 
AVas  to  be  sustained  in  thee, 
Gloomy  sad  Gethsemane. 

9  Came  .at  length  the  dreadful  night : 

Vengeance  with  it's  iron  rod 
Stood,  and  with  collected  might 

Bruis'd  the  harmless  Lamb  of  God. 
See,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour  see, 
Grov'iling  in  Gethsemnne. 

10  Viewing  him  in  that  Olive-Press, 

Squecz'd  and  wrung,  till  whehn'd  in  blood ! 
View  thy  Makers  deep  distress  ! 

Hear  the  groans  of  Cluist  thy  God  ! 
Then  reflect  what  sin  must  be, 
Gazing  on  Gcthsemane. 

1 1  Poor  disciples,  tell  me  now, 

Where's  the  love  you  lately  had  I 
Where's  tfeat  faith  ye  aU  could  vow  ? — 

But  this  hour  is  too,  too  sad. 
2Tis  not  now  for  such  as  ye 
To  support  Gcthsemane. 

\2  Oh,  what  wonders  love  has  done! 

But  how  little  understood  ! 
God  well  knows,  and  God  alone, 

What  produe'd  thai  sweat  of  blood. 
Who  can  thy  dvc\,  wonders  see, 
Wonderful  Gethsemane ! 


EXERCISES   OF   BELIEVERS.  132 

1 3  There  my  God  bore  all  my  guilt : 

This  through  grace  can  be  belicvM  j 
But  the  horrors  which  he  felt, 

Are  too  vast  to  be  couceiv'd. 
None  can  penetrate  through  thee. 
Doleful,  dark,  Gethsemane. 

14  Gloomy  garden,  on  thy  beds, 

Wash'd  by  Kedron's  waters  foul, 
Grow  most  rank  and  bitter  weeds  : 

Think  on  these,  my  sinful  soul. 
Wouldst  thou  shrs  dominion  flee, 
Call  to  mind  Geihsemane. 

15  Sinners,  vile  like  me,  and  lost, 

(If  there's  one  so  vile  as  I) 
Leave  more  righteous  souls  to  boast ; 

Leave  them,  and  to  refuge  fly. 
We  may  well  bless  that  decree, 
Which  ordain'd  Gethsemane. 

16  We  can  hope  no  healing  hand, 

Leprous  quite  throughout  with  sin, 
Loath'd  incurables  we  stand, 

Crying  out,  unclean,  unclean. 
Help  there's  none  for  such  as  we, 
But  in  dear  Gethsemane. 

17  Eden,  from  each  flow'ry  bed, 

Did  for  man  short  sweetness  breathe  ? 
Soon  by  Satan's  counsel  led, 

Man  wrought  sin,  and  sin  wrought  death, 
But  of  life  the  healing  tree 
Grows  in  rich  Gethsemane. 

18  Hither,  Lord,  thou  didst  resort 

Oft-times  with  thy  little  train  : 
Here  wouldst  keep  thy  private  court — 
Oh  !  confer  that  grace  again. 
Rr2 


132  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Lord  resort  with  worthless  me 
Oft-times  to  Gethsemune. 

19  True,  I  can't  deserve  to  share 

In  a  favor  so  divine  : 
But,  since  sin  first  fix'd  thee  there, 

None  have  greater  sins  than  mine ; 
And  to  this  my  woful  plea 
Witness  thou  Gethsemane. 

20  Sins  against  a  holy  God — 

Sins  against  his  righteous  law — 
Sins  against  his  love,  his  blood — 

Sins  against  his  name  and  cause — 
Sins  immense  as  in  the  sea ; 
Hide  me,  O  Gethsemane. 

?A   Here's  my  claim,  and  here  alone. 
None  a  Saviour  more  can  need  ; 
Deeds  of  righteousness  I've  none. 

No,  not  one  good  work  to  plead- 
Not  a  glimpse  of  hope  for  me, 
Only  in  Gethsemane. 

22  Saviour,  all  the  stone  remove 

From  my  flinty  frozen  heart; 
Thaw  it  with  the  beams  of  love — 

Pierce  it  with  a  blood-dipt  dart. 
Wound  the  heart  that  wounded  thee. 
Melt  it  in  Gethsemane. 

23  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  Almighty  God  of  love, 
Hvmn\t  by  all  the  heavenly  host, 

In  thy  shining  courts  above. 
We  poor  sinners,  gracious  Tuv.f.f.. 
Bless  thee  for  Gethsemane. 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  IS? 

CXXXIII.      11,8. 
Description  of  Christ. 

OTHOU  hi  whose  presence  my  soul  lake* 
delight, 
On  whom  in  affliction  I  call ; 
My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  song  in  the  night, 

My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all — 
Where  dost  thou  at  noon-tide  resort  with  thy 
sheep, 
To  feed  on  tiie  pastures  of  love  ? 
For  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  hi  the  wilderness  rove  ? 

O  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee, 

And  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  ? 
Thy  foes  will  rejoice  when  my  sorrows  they 
see, 

And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 
Ye  daughters  of  Zion,  declare,  have  yc  seen 

The  star  that  on  Israel  shone  ? 
Say,  if  in  your  tents  my  beloved  has  been. 

And  where  with  his  ilocks  he  is  gone  ? 

This  is  my  beloved,  his  form  is  divine. 

His  vestments  shed  odours  around  : 
The  locks  on  his  head,  are  as  grapes  oil  the 
vine, 

When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crowmd. 
The  roses  of  Sharon,  the  lilies  that  grow. 

In  the  vales,  on  the  bunks  of  the  streams. 
On   his  cheeks,  in  the  beauty  of  excellence 
blow— 

And  his  eyes  are  as  quivers  of  beams! 

His  voice  as  the  sound  of  the  dulcimer  sweet, 
Is  heard  through  the  shadows  of  death  ; 


13*  SPIRITUAL    SONGS* 

The  cedars  of  Lebanan  bow  at  his  fact, 
The  air  is  perfum'd  with  his  breath. 

His  lips  as  a  fountain  of  righteousness  flow. 
That  waters  the  gardens  of  grace  ; 

From  which  their  salvation  the  Gentiles  shall 
know, 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

5  Love  sits  in  his  eye-lids,  and  scatters  delight 
Through  all  the  bright  mansions  on  high  ; 
Their  faces  the  cherubim  veil  in  his  sight, 

And  tremble  with  fulness  of  joy. 
He  looks,  and  ten  thousands  of  angels  re- 
joice, 
And  myriads  wait  for  his  word  ; 
He  speaks — and  eternity,  fill'd  with  his  voice. 
Re-echoes  the  praise  of  her  Lord. 

CXXXIV.     S.  JVI.     Wat-vs. 

Heavenly  joy  on  earth. 

\  /"NOME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
^-^  And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banish 'd  from  this  place  : 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  comforts  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  Cod, 
But  fav'ritcs  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  [The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 


EXERCISES   Or  BEIIEVER8.  135 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas.] 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love  : 
He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rS 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

S  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below  : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 

9  [The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
ftefore  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 

CXXXV.    L.  M.     Wavts. 

Ji  sight  of  God  crucifies  us  to  the  world, 

i   [TT1*  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 
^    And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly. 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul 


136  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

2  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 

Can  make  this  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
And  thou  canst  bear  me  where  thou  fly'st, 
On  thy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove  ! 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up  and  see 

The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies, 
What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be, 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes  !] 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 

Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon  ; 
Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 

5  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage,  and  rave  ; 

I  should  perceive  their  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  the  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

6  Great  All  in  All  I  Eternal  King! 

Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face. 
And  all  my  pow'rs  shall  bow  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 

CXXXVI.     8, 6.     Rip.  Selec. 
The  everlasting  Song. 

1  TL^  ARTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long  ; 
~*-^  'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 

Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Saviour  sits  ; 

The  God  how  bright  he  shines  ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

5  Seraphs  with  elevated  strains, 
Circle  the  throne  around  $ 


EXERCISES    OF  BELIEVERS.  13$ 

\nd  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains, 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

1  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs; 
Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing: 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  [Hark,  how  beyond  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  time  and  space  they  run; 
And  echo  in  majestic  sounds 
The  Godhead  of  the  Son  ! 

6  And  now  they  sink  the  lofty  tune, 

And  gentler  notes  they  play  ; 
And  bring  the  Father's  equal  down 
To  dwell  in  humble  clay. 

7  O  sacred  beauties  of  the  Man  ! 

(The  God  resides  within  :) 
His  flesh  all  pure,  without  a  stain; 
His  soul  without  a  sin. 

8  But,  when  to  Calvary  they  turn, 

Silent  their  harps  abide  ; 
Suspended  songs  a  moment  mourn 
The  God  that  lov'd  and  died. 

9  Then,  all  at  once,  to  living  strains 

They  summon  every  chord  : 
Tell  how  he  triumph'd  o'er  his  pains, 
And  chaunt  the  rising  Lord. 

10  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too  ! 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

1 1  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise  : 
O  for  some  heaven!)  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies  ! 


137  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

12  There  ye  that  love  my  Saviour  sit : 
There  I  would  fain  have  place, 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feet, 
So  I  might  see  his  face. 


BAPTISM. 

CXXXVII.     13s.     Wilmington  Col.  Altered. 

The  example  of  Christ.     Matt.  iii. 

1  "OEGIN  the  third  of  Matthew,  and  read  that 
-*-*  chapter  through  ; 

It  teaches  true  believers,  what  they  are  call'd 
to  do; 

It  speaks  of  John  the  Baptist,  who  in  the  wil- 
derness, 

Did  preach  the  joyful  tidings  of  Christ  the 
prince  of  peace. 

2  Some  Pharisees  attended  to  be  baptiz'd  of 

him, 

But  he  demanded  fruit  of  repentance  wrought 
in  them ; 

Saying  I'll  baptize  you  freely,  when  you  con- 
fess your  sin, 

Submit  to  Christ  the  Saviour,  and  own  him 
for  your  king. 

3  Then  came  the  great   Redeemer,  Jehovah 

God  the  Son, 

And  was  baptiz'd  in  Jordan,  by  his  own  ser- 
vant John; 

As  he  came  out  of  the  water,  the  Spirit  from 
above, 

Descending,  lighted  on  him  in  th'  likeness  of 
a  Dove. 


BAPTISE  138 

The  heav'ns   thus  were  open'd,  that  plainly 

you  might  see, 
A  witness  to  the  people,  that  so  it  ought  to  be ; 
A   Voice   too  from   the   Father,   proclaimed 

"  This  is  my  son, 
■  In  whom  I  am  well  pleased  with  all  that  he 

"  has  done*" 
You  that  believe  in   Jesus,  come  show  it  by 

your  love ; 
Come   follow    his   example  recorded    front 

above ; 
Take  up  your  cross  as  freely  as  Jesus  did  fof 

you, 
To  him  I  recommend  you,  and   bid  you  afi 
adieu. 

CXXXVIII.     8,  7,  4.     P. * 

Baptism. 

1  1 "   OXG  with  doubts  and  fears  surrounded, 
-"   I've  delay 'd  to  own  my  Lord  $ 

In  the  ways  of  his  appointment^ 
Though  recorded  in  his  word ; 
te  If  ye  love  me,  &c. 
"  Keep,  saith  Jesus,  my  commands." 

2  Conscious  now  it  is  my  duty 

To  obey  the  Shepherd's  voice, 
Though  I  fear,  I  cannot  tarry  ; 

'Tis  my  soul's  delightful  choice. 
To  be  walking,  &c. 
With  the  flock  in  holiness. 

3  Dear  neglected,  injured  Saviour, 

By  thy  grace  I'll  follow  thee  ; 
Since  thy  saints  in  love  receive  me, 
To  thy  courts,  I  gladly  flee; 
*  Sung  at  the  Author's  Baptism- 
S  S 


%o%  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Here  is  water,  &c. 

In  thy  name  I'll  be  baptiz'd. 

4  O  ye  saints,  who  now  behold  me, 

Join  to  praise  a  gracious  God ; 
While  you  see  a  blood-bought  sinner, 

Tread  the  path  his  Master  trod ! 
By  submission,  8pe. 
To  the  gospel's  great  command. 

5  While  a  populous  crowd  surround  mo, 

Aiid  the  wicked  laugh  to  scorn  ; 
Lead  me  Jesus  to  mount  Calvary, 

Thy  derisions  there  to  mourn ; 
While  expiring,  &c. 
On  the  cross  for  guilty  man  ? 

6  While  I  now  behold  the  water, 

Wherein  I  am  soon  to  lie, 
4id  nie  Saviour  to  remember 

That  for  sinners  thou  didst  die  ! 
Of  which  wondrous,  &c. 
Grace,  an  emblem  waters  are. 

f  While  beneath  that  stream*  immerged. 
May  I  think  on  Jordan's  wave, 
In  which  Jesus  was  baptized, 

Showing  forth  his  future  grave  ! 
Endless  wonder  !  &c> 
That  my  Lord  should  die  for  me ! 

g  Boundless  goodness,  sovereign  mercy, 
Here  in  my  Redeemer  shine; 

In  this  figure  1  behold  him, 

Once  overwhelm M  in  wrath  divine, 

To  deliver,  &c. 

from  the  flames  a  chosen  world. 

*  If  &  riv?r,  sing— thc^e  vavs. 


BArTlSM.  139 

;  9  While  emerging — when  emerged, 

May  I  think  how  Jesus  rose, 
After  lie  had  been  baptized, 

In  a  Hood  of  blood  and  tears ; 
All  for  sinners,  &c. 
Whom  the  father  in  him  chose. 

To  be  sung  after  the  administration  of  the  Or- 
dinance. 

10  Now  since  I  have  been  baptized^ 
In  the  triune  sacred  name; 

May  I,  Jesus,  by  thee  guided, 

Bear  thy  cross,  despise  the  shame  f 
By  thy  spirit,  &c. 
Seal  me  thine,  for  ever  thine ! 

1 1  Purge  my  heart,  preserve  my  conscience. 
From  the  love  and  guilt  of  sin  ; 

If  I'm  of  thy  dear-bought  purchase, 

Cleanse  me,  make  me  pure  within : 
Saviour  keep  me,  &c. 
Ever  near  thy  sacred  side. 

12  Then  when  I  am  done  witli  shadows. 
And  my  trials  here  shall  cease  ; 

May  I,  Jesus,  in  thy  presence, 

Dwell  in  cweet  eternal  peace  5 
There  to  praise  thee,  &c. 
For  thy  free  amazing  grace  ! 

CXXXIX.     8s.     MS, 

Baptism. 

TESUS,  Master,  O  discover, 
*-*    Love  unto  usj  while  we  stand. 
On  this  bank  of  Schuylkill*  river, 
To  attend  thy  great  command. 

*  At  the  Nortl:  river,  sing— Hudson, 


1*0  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

2  Make  this  stream  like  Jordan  blessed, 
Wherein  thou  baptized  wast; 

At  this  stonef  be  thou  confessed, 
While  the  stonet  or  stream  shall  last, 

3  Here  the  world,  the  flesh,  the  devil, 
We  do  solemnly  renounce ; 

Here  profess  to  cease  from  evil, 
And  a  life  to  God  announce. 

4  Be  this  stonet  a  lasting  token, 
Stonef  of  witness  bear  record, 
Should  we,  after  all  we've  spoken, 
Leave  the  truth — forsake  the  Lord, 

5  Help  us,  thou  baptized  Jesus, 
Thy  dear  name  to  honour  still ; 
From  our  fears  of  failing  ease  us ; 
Form  and  mould  us  to  thy  will. 

CXL.     112th.      Carey's  Tune.     RiPfON7^ 
Selrc, 


Christ  baptized  in  Jordan. 

~g"N  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands, 
-*-  Immersing  the  repenting  J.;ws  ; 


repc 

The  Son  of  Goo  tc\v  riie  demands, 
Nor  dries  the  holy  man  refuse : 
Jcmis  descends  beneath  the  wave, 
Tiie  emblem  of  lus  future  grave. 

2  Wonder,  ye  heavens  !  your  Maker  lies 
Ir:  deeps  conceal 'd  from  human  view  j 

Ye  saints,  behold  hiin  sink  and  rise, 
A  fii  example  Lh^s  for  you  : 

The  sacred  record  n  bile  you  read, 

Calls  you  to  imitate  the  deed. 

|  Or  place. 


BAPTISM.  iii 

S  But  lo  !  from  yonder  opening  skies, 

What  beams  of  dazzling  glory  spread ! 
Dove-like  th'  Eternal  Spirit  flies, 

And  lights  on  the  Redeemer's  head; 
Amaz'd  they  see  the  power  divine, 
Around  the  Saviour's  temples  shine. 

4  But  hark,  my  soul,  hark  and  adore  ! 

What  sounds  are  those  that  roll  along, 
Not  like  loud  Sinai's  awful  roar, 

But  soft  and  sweet  as  Gabriel's  song  ! 
'•'  This  is  my  well-beloved  Son, 
i(  I  see,  well  pleas'd  what  he  hath  done." 

5  Thus  the  Eternal  Father  spoke, 

Who  shakes  creation  writh  a  nod; 
Through  parting  skies  the  accents  brokej 

And  bid  us  hear  the  Son  of  God  ; 
O  hear  the  awful  word  to-day, 
Hear  all  ye  nations,  and  obey  ! 

CXLI.     8,  8,  6.     Norman. 

Thus  it  becometh  us  §c.  Matt.  iii.  15, 

i  npHUS  it  became  the  Prince  of  grace, 
-*-    And  thus  should  all  the  favour'd  race 

High  heaven's  command  fulfil ; 
For  that  the  condescending  God 
Should  lead  his  followers  through  the  flood, 
Was  heaven's  eternal  will. 

2  'Tis  not  as  led  by  custom's  voice, 

We  make  these  ways  our  favour'd  choice, 

And  thus  with  zeal  pursue  : 
No  ;  heaven's  eternal  sovereign  Lord 
Has,  in  the  precepts  of  his  word, 
Enjoin'd  us  thus  to  do. 
Ss2 


143  SPIRITUAL   SONGS.- 

3  And  shall  we  ever  dare  despise 
The  gracious  mandate  of  the  skies, 

Where  conscending  heaven, 
To  sinful  man's  apostate  race, 
In  matchless  love  and  boundless  grace> 

His  will  reveaPd  has  given  ? 

4  Thou  everlasting  gracious  King, 
Assist  us  now  thy  grace  to  sing, 

And  still  direct  our  way, 
To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  rest, 
Where  all  th'  exulting  tribes  are  bless'd 

With  one  great  choral  day. 

CXLH.     8,  7.     Welsh  Tune.    FAwcErr. 
Invitation  to  follow  the  Lamb. 

1  TYAPPY  souls,  who  feel  salvation, 

-■--*-  Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation, 

Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod. 
Found  in  him,  your  only  Saviour, 

In  his  mighty  name  confide  $ 
In  the  whole  of  your  behaviour 

Own  him  as  your  sovereign  guide  : 

2  Hear  the  bless?<fRedeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  gracious  voice  ; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befal  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice": 
Jesus  says  "  Let  each  believer 

"  Be  baptized  in  my  name :" 
He  himself,  in  Jordan's  river, 

Was  immers'd  beneath  the  stream. 

3  Plainly  hear  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay  , 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 
Lo  !  your  Captain  leads  the  way : 


DAY    0¥    JUDGMENT.  1&$ 

View  the  rite  with  understanding  ; 

Jesus'  grave  before  you  lies  ; 
Be  intcrrd  at  his  commanding, 

Alter  his  example  rise. 

DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

CXLIII.     8,  7,  4.     Helmsley   Tune.     Rip, 
pox's  Selec. 

Judgment.     Rev.    i.   7.  vi.  14,  17.  xxii.  17.20, 

IT    O  !  he  comes  with  clouds  descending, 
-"  Once  for  favour'd  sinners  slain  ! 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending^ 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  : 
Hallelujah, 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty ; 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 

Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see. 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away : 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day : 
Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment!  come  away.' 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear  ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air  ! 
Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear  I 


144  SPIRITUAL   SONGS* 

$  Answer  thine  own  bride  and  Spirit, 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom  [ 
The  new  heaven  and  earth  t'inherit, 

Take  thy  pining  exiles  home  : 
All  creation 

Travails,  groans,  and  bids  thee  come  I 
6  Yea  !  Amen  j  let  all  adore  thee, 
High  on  thine  exalted  throne  \ 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory  : 

Claim  the  kingdoms  for  thine  own  ! 
O  come  quickly, 
Hallelujah  !  come,  Lord,  come  I 

CXLIV.     C.  M.    8.  Si-ENNErr. 

The  Last  Judgment, 

{  u  T-XE  comes  !  he  comes  .'  to  judge  the 
■*■■*         world/' 
Aloud  th'  archangel  cries : 
While  thunders  roll  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  lightnings  cleave  the  skies. 

$  Th'  affrighted  nations  hear  the  sound, 
And  upward  lift  their  eyes  : 
The  slumbering  tenants  of  the  gjound 
In,  living  armies  rise. 

p  Amid  the  shouts  of  numerous  friends, 
Of  hosts  divinely  bright, 
The  Judge  in  solemn  pomp  descends, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light. 

4?  His  head  and  hairs  are  white  as  snow, 
His  eyes  a  iiery  flame, 
A  radiant  crown  adorns  his  brow, 
And  Jesus  is  his  name.  • 

5  Writ  on  his  thigh  his  name  appears^ 
And  scars  his  victories  tell : 


DAY   OF   JUDGMENT.  l'i$ 

Lo  !  in  his  hand  the  ConquTor  bears 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell. 

6  So  he  ascends  the  judgment-seat, 

And  at  his  dread  command, 
Myriads  of  creatures  round  his  feet 
In  solemn  silence  stand. 

7  Princes  and  subjects  here  expect 

Their  last,  their  righteous  doom  ; 
The  men  who  dar'd  his  word  reject, 
And  they  who  dar'd  presume. 

$  "  Depart,  ye  sons  of  vice  and  sin," 
The  injured  Jesus  cries, 
While  the  long-kindling  wrath  within 
Flashes  from  both  his  eyes. 

0  And  now  in  words  divinely  sweet, 

With  rapture  in  his  face, 
Aloud  his  sacred  lips  repeat 
The  sentence  of  his  grace  : 

10  u  Well  done,  my  good  and  faithful  sens, 
u  The  children  of  my  love; 
n  Receive  the  sceptres,  crowns  and  thrones; 
"  Prepared  for  you  above." 

CXLV.     8,  6.     Tiebout's  Sel. 

The  last  trumpet. 

1  TITHAT  sound  is  this  salutes  mine  ear; 

"  "     Methinks  'tis  Jubal's  trump  I  hear, 

Long  look'd  for,  now  is  come ; 
It  shakes  the  heavens,  the  earth,  the  sea, 
Proclaims  the  year  of  Jubilee  ; 
Return  ye  exiles  home. 

2  Behold  !  the  New  Jerusalem, 
Illuminated  by  the  Larnb, 

In  glory  doth  appear; 


145  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Fair  Zion  rising  from  the  tomb, 
To  meet  the  bridegroom  now  she's  come-; 
And  hails  tiie  jubile  year. 

3  King  Jesus  takes  her  to  his  arms; 
Transported  with  his  glorious  charms. 

She  thus  begins  to  sing  : 
From  sins  and  cares  and  sighs  and  pains, 
I  rise  where  joy  immortal  reigns, 

To  view  the  rosy  spring. 

4  The  seventh  trumpet  we  shall  hear, 

A  great  white  throne  shall  then  appear, 

Ten  thousand  angels  round; 
An  angel  turns  the  moon  to  blood, 
Puts  out  the  stnij  consumes  the  ilood, 

An  burns  the  solid  ground. 

5  Arise,  ye  nations,  and  come  fortfij 

From  east  and  west,  from  south  and  north; 

Behold  the  Judge  is  come  ! 
What  horrors  fill  the  trembling  breast, 
Compell'd  to  stand  the  solemn  test, 

And  hear  the  final  doom ! 

6  Depart,  ye  cursed,  down  to  hell, 
With  howling  fiends  for  ever  dwell. 

No  more  you'll  see  my  face  ; 
My  precious  gospel  you've  withstood. 
You've  set  at  nought  my  precious  blood, 

And  scofFd  at  sovereign  grace. 

7  See  !  parents  and  their  children  part : — 
Some  shout  for  joy,  some  bieed  in  heart. 

Never  to  meet  again  ; 
In  fiery  chariots  Zion  Hies, 
And  quickly  gains  the  upper  skies 

<i>n  Canaan's  happy  phi  in. 


DAY   OF   JUDGMENT.  140 

b  My  soul  is  longing  to  be  there, 
Fain  would  I  rise  and  wing  the  air, 

And  trace  the  heav'nly  road. 
Adieu,  adieu,  all  earthly  things, 
Oh  !  that  I  had  an  dngel's  wings, 
I'd  quickly  see  my  God.  , 

CXL/VI.     7s.     Baltimore  Collec. 
The  great  tribunal. 

1  TGHN,  in  vision  saw  the  day, 
*^    When  the  Judge  will  hasten  down; 
Heav'n  and  earth  shall  flee  away, 

From  the  terror  of  his  frown ; 
Dead  and  living,  small  and  great. 

Raised  from  the  earth  and  sea, 
At  his  bar  shall  hear  their  fate  : 

What  will  then  become  of  me  ? 

2  Can  I  bear  his  awful  looks  ?  & 
Shall  I  stand  in  judgment  then, 

When  I  see  the  open'd  books, 

Writ  by  the  Almighty's  pen  ? 
If  he  to  remembrance  bring, 

And  expose  to  public  view, 
Ev'ry  word  and  secret  thing ; 

Ah  !  my  soul,  what  can'st  thou  do  ? 

3  When  the  list  shall  be  produc'd 
Of  the  talents  I  pnjoy'd; 

Means  and  mercies  how  abus'd, 

Time  and  strength  how  mis-employ'd ; 

Conscience  then,  compelled  to  read, 
Must  allow  the  charge  is  true ; 

Say,  my  soul,  what  canst  thou  plead, 
In  that  hour  what  wilt  thou  do  ? 

4  But  the  book  of  life  I  see — 
Is  my  name  not  written  there? 


147  SPIHITITAI.  SONGS. 

Yes : — from  guilt  and  danger  free. 

Glad  I'll  meet  him  in  the  air ; 
That's  the  book  I  hope  will  plead, 

My  acquittal^  and  decide,, 
Though  I  am  a  wretch  indeed, 

Yet  for  me  the  Lamb  hath  died. 
5*  This  to  know,  is  what  I  crave ; 

Then  with  boldness  shall  I  stand, 
Number'd  with  the  millions  sav'd, 

Own'd  and  bless'd  at  thy  right  hand ) 
If  thou  help  a  feeble  worm 

To  believe  thy  promise  now ; 
Justice  will  at  last  confirm 

What  thy  mercy  wrought  below 

CXLVII.     6,  6,  4.     Balt.  Col. 
Day  of  Judgment, 
y  TTARK  !  hark  the  trump  of  God 
-*--*-  Sounds  through  the  earth  abroad  j 

Time  is  no  more. 
Horrors  invest  the  skies, 
Graves  burst,  and  myriads  rise, 
Nature  in  agonies, 
Gives  up  her  store. 
2  Chang'd  in  a  moment's  space, 
Lo  the  affrighted  race, 
Shrink  and  despair  : 
Now  they  attempt  to  flee 
Dread  immortality, 
And  eye  their  misery, 
Suddenly  near, 
a  Quick  reels  the  bursting  eartfcj 
Rock'd  by  a  storm  of  wrath, 

Hurl'd  from  her  sphere; 
Heart-rending  thunders  roll9 
Bcmons  tormented  how), 


DAT    OF  JUDGMENT.  14: 

Great  God  support  my  soul, 
Yielding  to  fear. 

1  0  my  Redeemer  come, 
And  through  the  fearful  gloom, 

Brighten  the  way, 
How  would  our  souls  arise, 
Soar  through  the  flaming  skies; 
Join  the  solemnities, 

Of  the  great  day. 

5  See,  see  th'  incarnate  God, 
Swiftly  emits  abroad, 

Glories  benign : 
Lo,  lo,  he  comes  !  he's  here: 
Angels  and  saints  appear, 
Fled  is  my  ev'ry  fear, 

Jesus  is  mine. 

6  High,  on  a  flaming  throne, 
Rides  the  etevnal  Son, 

Sovereign  august. 
Worlds  from  his  presence  flee, 
Shrunk  at  his  majesty, 
Stars  streaming  through  the  sky? 

Awfully  burst. 

7  Thousands  of  thousands  wait 
Round  the  great  judgment  seat, 

Glorified  there : 
Prostrate  the  angels  fall, 
Wing'd  is  my  raptur'd  soul, 
High  to  the  Judge  of  all, 

Lo,  I  draw  near. 

8  O  my  approving  God, 
Wasli'd  in  redeeming  blood, 

Bold  I  advance  : 
Fearless  I'll  range  along, 
Join  the  triumphant  throng, 
Tt 


H8  SPIRITUAL    SONGS, 

Shout  the  extatic  song, 
Through  the  expanse. 

CXLVIII.     18,  8,  6,     Chatham  tune. 

Rippon's  Sel. 

ponging  for  a  place  at  the  right  hand  of  the 
Judge. 

1  "\1THEN    thou  my   righteous   Judge  shalt 

'*  come 

To  fetch  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die. 

De  found  at  thy  right  hand. 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  how, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
Itiit  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought  ? 
What  if  my  name  should  he  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call ! 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace  ; 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding  place, 

In  this  th'  accepted  '.lay : 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  he  found, 
Whene'er  th'  archaic :'::;  trump  shall  sound,     ^ 

To  see  thy  smiling  face; 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


SPIRITUAL    SONGS.  149    15# 

CXLIX.     I Os.     Sacred  Pozrnr. 

Life,  death,  judgment,  hell,  heaven. 

ITS   three   short  moments  death  shall  teach 

-*-  us  more, 

Than  life  in  three  long  years,  or  in  three 

score : 
What  death   conceals,  in  judgment  shall  be 

known, 
Where   truth  shall  triumph,   and   the  truth 

alone ; 
What  then  remains  untold,  to heav'n  an&hellf 
That  great  infallible  eternity  shall  tell! 

CL.      8,   8,   8,   6,   8,   8,   8,   8,  6.     MS. 
The  Son  of  Man* 
The  Son  of  Man  they  did  betray, 
He  was  condemn" d  and  led  away ; 
Think  O  my  soul  on  that  dread  day  \ 

Look  to  Mount  Calvary  ! 
Behold  hini  lamb-like  led  along, 
Surrounded  by  a  wicked  throng, 
Accused  by  each  lying  tongue, 
For  thus  the  Lamb  of  God  was  hung 

Upon  the  shameful  tree  ! 
'Twas  thus  the  glorious  sufferer  stood 
With  hands  and  feet  nail'd  to  the  wood,,. 
From  every  wound  a  stream  of  blood 

Come  flowing  down  amain  I 
His  bitter  groans  all  nature  shook 
And,  at  his  voice,  the  rocks  were  broke- 
The  sleeping  saints  their  graves  forsook 
While  spiteful  Jews  around  did  mock 

And  treat  him  with  disdain. 
Now,  hung  between  the  Earth  and  skies, 
Behold,  in  agonies  he  dies ! 


150  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

O  sinners  hear  his  mournful  cries--- 
And  think  how  great  his  pain ! 

The  morning  sun  withdraws  his  light. 

Refusing  to  behold  the  sight ; 

The  azure  sky  is  robed  in  night — 

All  nature  mourns  and  stands  affright 
While  Christ  the  Lord  is  slain. 

4  Ye  men  and  angels  hear  the  Son ; 

He  cries  for  help— but  O  !  there's  none; 
lie  treads  the  wine-press  all  alone, 

His  garments  stain'd  with  blood : 
In  lamentations  hear  him  cry 
"  Eloi  lama  sabacthani  5" — 
In  death  he  closed  his  languid  eyes 
But  soon  did  mount  the  upper  skies, 

The  conq'ring  Son  of  God. 

5  The  Jews  and  Romans  in  a  hand, 

With  hearts  like  steel  did  round  him  stand 
And,  mocking,  said  u  Come  save  the  land- 
Come  try  thyself  to  save  :" 
A  soldier  pierc'd  him  when  he  died, 
And  healing  streams  ran  from  his  sidef 
My  dearest  Lord  was  crucified  5 — 
And  Justice  now  is  satisfied 
Mourners,  for  you  and  me. 

6  Behold  him  now  cnthron'd  in  state, 
He  fills  the  mediatorial  seat, 
While  millions,  bowing  at  his  feet, 

With  loud  Hosannas  tell, 
Though  he  endured  exquisite  pains, 
He  led  the  monster  death  in  chains; 
Ye  seraphs  raise  your  loudest  strains, 
With  music  fill  bright  Salem's  piaius 

He's  conquer'd  death  and  hell. 


SPIRITUAL    SOXGS.  155 

7  Tis  clone — the  dreadful  debt  is  paid. 
The  great  atonement  now  is  made; 
Mourners  on  him  your  gailt  was  laid 

For  you  he  spilt  his  blond, — 
For  you  his  tender  soul  did  move, 
For  you  he  left  the  courts  above; 
That  you  the  length  nnd  breadth  might  prove, 
And  height  and  depth  of  perfect  love, 

Through  him  th'  incarnate  GocL 

8  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

Who  lives  and  reigns  above  the  sky, 
Who  sent  his  son  to  bleed  and  die, 

Glory  to  him  be  given  ; 
In  heaven  above  his  praise  resounds, 
(O  Zion  sing!  his  grace  abounds.) 
And  we  shall  shout  eternal  rounds, 
In  flaming  love  that  knows  no  bounds,     ' 

When  swallowed  up  in  heaven. 

CLI.     Stafford's  Collec. 

The  Crucifixion. 

i  T^LOW  fhst,  ray  tears  ;  the  cause  is  great ; 
-*-     This  tribute  claims  an  injur'd  friend  ; 
One  whom  I  long  pursu'd  with  hate, 

And  yet  he  lov?d  me  to  the  end. 
When  death  his  terrors  round  me  spread, 
And  aim'd  his  arrows  at  my  head, 
Christ  interposed;  the  wound  he  bore, 
And  bade  the  monster  dare  no  more. 

2  Fast  flow  my  tears,  yet  faster  flow : 
Stream  copious  as  yon  purple  tide  : 
'Twas  I  that  dealt  the  deadly  blow, 

I  urg'd  the  hand  that  pierc'd  his  side. 
Keen  pangs  and  agonizing  smart, 
Oppress  his  soul,  and  reud  his  heart; 
T  t  % 


\&<Z  SPIRlTtTJLL   SOffGS. 

While  justice,  arm'd  with  pow'r  divine; 
fours  on  his  head  what's  due  to  mine. 

3  Fast,  and  yet  faster,  flow  my  tears, 

Love  breaks  the  heart,  and  drains  the  eyes. 

His  visage   marrd,  tow'rds  heav'n  he  rears, 
And,  pleading  for  his  murd'rer,  dies  ! 

My  grief  nor  measure  knows,  nor  end, 

Till  lie  appears  the  sinner's  friend! 

And  gives  me  in  an  happy  hour. 

To  feel  the  risen  Saviour's  pow'r. 

CLII.     WAfrs's  Psalms. 

J     A  LONG  the  banks  where  BabePs  current 
-^~         flows 
Our    captive  bands   in   deep    despondence 

stray'd, 
While   Zion's  fall  in  sad  remembrance  rose, 
Her  friends,  her  children  mingled  with  the 
dead. 

3  The   tuneless  harp,   that  once   with  joy  we 
strung, 
When  praise  employ'd,  and  mirth  inspired 
the  lay, 
In  mournful  silence  on  the  willows  hung, 
And  growing    grief  prolong'd  the  tedious 
day. 

3  The  barbarous  tyrants,  to  increase  the  woe, 

With  taunting  smiles  a  song  of  Zion  claim, 
Bid  sacred  praise  in  strains  melodious   flow, 
While  they  blaspheme  the  great  Jehovah's 
name. 

4  Btft  how,   in    heathen  chains  and  lands  un- 

known. 
Shall  Israel's  sons  a  song  of  Zion  raise  ? 


SPIRITUAL    SONGS.  152 

O  hapless  Salem,  God's  terrestrial  throne, 
Thou  land  of  glory,  sacred  mount  of  praise; 

5  If  e'er  my  memory  lose  thy  lovely  name, 

i  If  my  cold  heart  neglect  my  kindred  race^ 
Let  dire  destruction  seize  this  guilty  frame  : 
My  hand  shall  perish  and  my  voice  shall 
cease. 

6  Yet  shall  the  Lord  who  hears  when  Zion  call$, 

Overtake  her  foes  with  terror  and  dismay, 
His  arm  avenge  her  desolated  walls, 
And  raise  her  children  to  eternal  day. 

CLIII.     WiLMixorox  Col. 
Beware  lent  thou  forget  the  Lords    Deut.  vi.  12/ 

1  A  TTEND,  my  soul,  the  sacred  page, 
-^*-  Let  all  its  truths  thy  pow'rs  engage , 
And  mark  litis  passage  on  record, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

2  My  sinful  nature  proves,  indeed, 
That  I  this  caution  daily  need  ; 
O  may  it  in  my  heart  be  stor'd, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

3  If  health,  and  wealth,  and  joys  abound^ 
And  all  my  lower  hopes  are  crown'd  j 
The/i,  O  my  soul,  this  truth  regard, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

4  Or,  if  cjiiite  cliff 'rent  scenes  appear, 
And  want  and  poverty  are  here ; 
And  thou  from  earthly  joys  are  barrd; 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

5  If  in  thee  fierce  temptations  rage, 
Or  hosts  of  hell  thy  soul  engage, 
Then,  be  thou  mindful  of  this  word,. 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 


154  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

6  Thro'  all  thy  pilgrimage  below, 
In  paths  of  comfort,  or  of  wo  ; 

And  when  thou  death's  cold  stream  shalt  ford, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

7  Look  up,  my  soul,  and  onward  press, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace  ; 

And  come  what  will,  think  on  this  word, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

CLIV.     JViLMixc-roN  Col. 
Complaint  of  a  hard  heart. 

1  T   ORD,  hear  a  burdened  sinner  mourn, 
-™  Who  gladly  would  to  thee!  return ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  O  impart, 

And  take  away  this  stony  heart ! 

2  'Tis  this  hard  heart  which  sinks  me  down, 
Nor  asks  thy  smile,  nor  fears  thy  frown ; 
Tills  causes  all  my  wo  and  smart, — 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart ! 

3  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  my  gracious  Lord, 
Which  scorns  thy  love  and  slights  thy  word; 
Which  tempts  me  from  thee  to  depart  5 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart ! 

4  'Tis  this  hard  heart  whose  bold  reply, 
Gives  ail  thy  sacred  truth  the  lie, 
Afid  would  thy  promises  pervert  j 
Lord,  take  awaj  this  stony  heart ! 

5  'Tis  this  hard  heart  I  feel  within, 

Which  slights  'Aiy  grace,  and  cleaves  to  sin ; 
Sure  'lis  of  hell  the  counter  part; 
Lord  ta  this  stony  heart ! 

6  'Tis  this  eart  which  dares  withstand 
All  the  dread  judgments  of  thy  hand, 
Which  daily  acts  the  rebel's  part; 

Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart. 


SPIRITUAL   SONGS.  ±bi 

7  'Tis  this  hard  heart  which  (.toy  by -day 
Would  shut  my  mouth,  nor  let  me  pray. 
Yen,  would  from  ev'ry  duty  start; 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart ! 

S  'Tis  tills  hard  heart  whose  cursed  snare- 
Tempts  me  to  pride,  or  to  despair  ; 
O,  in  me,  Lord,  thy  pow'r  exert, 
And  take  away  this  stony  heart ! 

9  'Tis  tins  hard  heart  I  cannot  bear, 
Lord,  hear  and  answer  this  my  prayer ; 
Its  rage,  its  pow'r,  its  madness  slay  ; 
Lord,  take  this  story  heart  away  ! 

10  Sure  the  blessYi  J?y  yrill  shortly  come, 
When  this  hard  heart  shah  know  its  doom> 
When  I  no  more  shall  sin  retain, 

Nor  of  a  stony  heart  complain. 
i  1   Yes,  friendly  death,  with  welcome  stroke, 
Will  loose  the  chain — will  break  the  yoke; 
And,  when  arriv'd  on  glory's  shore, 
A  stony  heart  be  felt  no  more. 

CLV.     P .MS. 

The  Believers  trust  in  darkness.     Is.  1.  10, 

1  (~\  !   HOW  tedious  the  days 
^*  When  my  Jesus  delays, 

And  withholds  the  sweet  smiles  of  his  face; 

Then  I  mourn  all  alone, 

As  a  stranger  unknown, 
But  still  he  at  the  fountain  of  grace. 

2  Herein  thousands  do  find 
That  Jehovah  is  kind, 

And  are  rais'd  from  the  gates  of  despair; 

O  that  I  may  obtain 

Light  and  comfort  again 
And  ia  Jesus  my  Lord  persevere  ! 


#50  SPIRITUAL    SON ^9. 

3       May  my  days  all  be  spent 
Serving  Him  who  was  sent 
To  redeem  me  by  his  precious  blood  r 
Then  at  Jesus'  return, 
While  the  elements  bun;, 
I  shall  sing  hallelujahs  to  God. 

CI,  VI.     MS, 

Come  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  Sheep. 

1  T  ET  thy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour. 
-*-^  Come,  and  bid  our  jarring  cease; 
Come,  O  come  and  reign  for  ever, 

God  of  love  and  Prince  of  Peace ; 
Visit  now  thy  needy  Zion, 

See  thy  people  mourn  and  Weep  : 
Day  and  night  thy  lambs  are  drying; 

Come  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep 

2  Many  follow  men's  inventions 

And  negtefi$  the  Saviour's  laws  ; 
Thence  divisions  and  contentions 

Wound  the  dear  Redeemer's  cause  :• 
Saints  themselves,  in  sad  declensions. 

Like  the  foolish  virgins  sleep — 
All  are  wiong  and  in  confusion  ; 

Come  good  Shepherd  feed  thy  sheep, 

3  Some  for  Paul,  some  for  A  polios — 

Some  for  Cephas — few  agree; 
Jesus  let  vs  hear  ihee  call  us, 

Aid  e.s  Lord  to  follow  tlu  e  ; 
Then  we  shall",  whate*er  ein  in  ibcjrs, 

I'.v'rv  hindrance  overleap, 
Fearing  neither  force  nor  numbers; 

Come  good  Shepherd  feed  thy  sheep. 


SMRITUAL    SO-VGS.  156 

Lord  in  us  there  is  no  merit. 

We've  been  sinners  from  our  youth  $ 
(i;iide  us  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 

Into  ail  revealed  truth  ; 
On  thy  word  of  grace  we'll  venture, 

Till  in  deatli's  cold  arms  we  sleep, 
Love's  our  banner,  Christ's  our  leader; 

Come  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

Saviour,  still  with  courage  arm  us 

That  we  may  not  yield  to  fear, 
Nothing  Lord,  we  know  can  harm  us 

While  thy  gracious  aid  is  near. 
Glory,  glory  be  to  Jesus, 

At  his  name  our  hearts  do  leap; 
lie  both  comforts  us  and  heals  us  : 

Come  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 
Hear  the  Prince  of  your  salvation 

Saying,  "  Fear  not  little  flock/' 
I  myself  am  your  foundation, 

Ye  are  built  upon  this  rock  ; 
Shun  the  paths  of  vice  and  folly 

Be  aware  of  sin  and  sleep, 
Look  to  me  and  be  ye  holy ; 

I  delight  to  feed  my  sheep. 

Christ  alone  our  souls  shall  rest  on, 

Taught  by  him,  we  own  his  name ; 
Sweetest  of  all  names  is  Jesus — 

How  it  doth  our  soids  inflame  ! 
Saints  and  angels  chaunt  the  story, 

Jesus  all  the  flock  will  keep, 
He  hath  lei  the  way  to  glory, 

And  will  thither  bring  his  sheep.. 


157    158  SPIRITUAL  SOKGS. 

CLVI1.    8, 7.    Jew  in  Street  Tune.    Robinson. 

Grateful  Recollection — Ebenezer.  1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

I   |^<OME  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
\S   Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace  i 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Cab  for  songs  oi  loudest  praise  : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet,  s 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above : 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

3,  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  Pm  come ; 
And  I  hope  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  $ 
He  to  save  my  soul  from  danger 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

y  O  !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  Pm  constrain 'd  to  be .' 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee ! 
Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it. 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

CLVIIL    MS. 

The  Missionaries''  Farewell. 

I  *%£  IN D RED,  and  friends,  and  native  land, 
-*^-  How  shall  we  say  farewell  ? 
How,  when  our  swelling  sails  expand, 
How  will  our  bosoms  swell! 


SPIRITUAL   SONGS.  i.ft§ 

2  Yes,  nature,  all  thy  soft  delights, 

And  tender  ties  we  know, 
But  love  more  strong  than  death,  unites 
To  him  that  bids  us  go. 

3  The  sighs  we  breathe  for  precious  souls 

To  whom  he's  yet  unknown, 
Might  waft  us  to  the  distant  poles, 
Or  to  the  burning  zone. 

•t  Thus  when  our  ev'ry  passion's  moy'd, 
The  gushing  tear-drop  starts, 
The  cause  of  Jesus  more  belov'd 
Shall  glow  within  our  hearts. 

5  With  this  warm  wish  our  bosoms  swells 
May  his  dear  cause  expand, 
Farewell,  then  we  can  say  farewell 
Our  friends — our  native  land. 

CLIX.     Wilmington  Col, 
The  Preacher7 s  Farewell. 

i  TJVA.REWELL,  my  brethren  in  the  Lor<^ 

-■-    The  gospel  sounds  a  jubilee  : 
My  stamm'ring  tongue  shall  sound  aloudv 
From  land  to  land,  from  sea  to  sea : 
And  as  I  preach  from  place  to  place, 
I'll  trust  alone  in  God's  free  grace. 

Farewell,  in  bonds  and  union  dear, 
Like  strings  you  twine  about  my  hearL 
1  humbly  beg  your  earnest  prayer, 
Till  we  shall  meet  no  more  to  part, 
Till  we  shall  meet  in  worlds  aboye, 
Encircled  in  eternal  love. 

Farewell,  to  all  my  friends  below,  . 
Though  long  so  kind  and  dear  to  ia< 

V  39 


160  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

My  Jesus  calls  and  I  must  go 
To  sound  the  gospel  jubilee; 
t    To  sound  the  joys,  and  bear  the  news, 
O'er  Gentile  lands  and  to  the  Jews. 

4  Farewell,  young  people,  one  and  all  5 
While  God  shall  giant  me  breath  to  breathe. 
I'll  pray  to  the  eternal  all ; 

That  your  dear  souls  in  Christ  may  live  ^ 
That  your  dear  souls  prepared  may  be, 
To  reign  in  bliss  eternally. 

5  Farewell,  to  all  below  the  sun  ; 
Ana  as  I  pass  in  tears  below, 

The  path  is  strait,  my  feet  shall  run, 
And  God  shah  keep  me  as  I  go ; 
And  God  will  keep  me  in  his  hand. 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

6  Farewell,  farewell,  I  look  above  ; 
Jesus,  my  friend,  to  thee  I  call  j 
My  joy,  my  crown,  my  only  love, 
My  safeguard  here,  my  heavenly  all; 
My  theme  to  preach,  my  song  to  sing-. 
My  hope  in  life  and  death,  amen. 

CLX.    MS. 

The  Social  Band. 
t  Tp  ARE  WELL  my  dear  brethren!  the  time 
-*-  is  at  hand 

When  each  must  be  parted  from  this  social 

band, 
Our  sev'rai  engagements  do  call  us  away, 
Nor  must,  we  refuse  heavVs  voice  to  obey. 

2  Farewell   loving   christians — farewell   for    a 
while, 
We'll  soon  meet  again,  if  kind    Provtdena 
aaniJej 


SPIRITUAL    SONGS.  160 

And  while  we  are  parted  and  scattered  abroad 

Let's  pray  for  each  other  and  wrestle  with 
God. 

Farewell  faithful  soldiers,  tho'  wearied  and 
scarr'd. 

The  war's  nearly  ended — you'll  soon  be  dis- 
charged ; 

Then  singing  and  shouting,  tho'  Jordan  may- 
roar. 

We'll  enter  fail*  Canaan,  and  rest  on  that 
shore. 

Farewell  ye  dear  converts,  just  listed  for  war, 

Sore  trials  await  you,  but  Jesus  is  near, 

And  tho'  you  must  march  through  this  dark 
wilderness, 

Your  Captain's  before  you — he'll  lead  you  to 
peace. 

The  world,  flesh  and  satan  their  strength  all 
unite 

And  bold  persecution  may  strive  to  affright, 

Yet  He  that  is  for  you  is  greater  than  they, 

Let  this  animate  you  to  hold  on  your  way. 

Farewell  ye  dear  mourners,  who  feel  you're 
undone, 

The  Saviour  is  able  and  bids  you  to  come  r, 

He's  fuli  of  compassion,  and  mighty  to  save, 

His  arms  are  extended  your  souls  to  receive. 

Farewell,  careless  sinners,  for  you  I  do 
mourn ; 

Your  state  is  most  awful,  tho'  you've  no  con- 
cern ; 

A  judgment's  appointed  where  all  must  ap- 
pear,— 

There  you  must  stand  trembling  with  tor- 
menlinsr  fear. 


i6i  SPIRITUAL   SOXfiS. 

£  Then  vices  aud  follies  which  give  most  delight 
Will  serve  most  to  heighten  confusion  and 

fright, 
And  sermons  and  counsel,  now  heard  with 

disdain, 
Must  then  be  remembered  with  anguish  and 

pain. 

9  Farewell  faithful  pilgrims, farewell  all  around? 
And  should  we  ne'er  meet  ?till  the  last  trum- 
pet's sound ; 
To   meet  you  in  glory  I  give  you  my  hand7 
For  ever  to  join  in  a  pure  social  band. 

CLXI.     Tismvfs  Collec. 
M  Parting. 

1  TESUS  pardon  all  our  follies, 
*^  Since  together  we  have  been  5 
Make  us  humble,  make  us  holy, 

Cleanse  us  all  from  every  sin ; 
Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sisters, 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  again. 

2  Saviour  grant  us  all  thy  blessing, 

Send  it  down  Lord  from  above  5 
May  we  all  go  on  a  praising 

And  rejoicing  in  thy  love ; 
Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sisters, 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

3  May  thy  presence,  Lord,  go  with  Uf 

Whiie  this  wilderness  we  roam  5 
And  the  spirit  of  our  Jesus 

Lead  and  guide  us  every  one ; 
Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sistej 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  at  homf- 


SPIRITUAL  SCL\GS.  16$ 

CLXII.    MS. 

The  Young  Convert. 

i  'TMIE  glorious  light  of  Zion  is  spreading  far 

-■-         and  wide, 

And  sinners  now  are  coming  unto  the  gospel 
tide, 

The  standards  of  King  Jesus  in  glorious  tri- 
umph rise, 

And  sinners  crowd  around  them  with  bitter 
groans  and  cries. 

3  The  stiff 'ring  of  the  Saviour  upon   Mount 

Calvary, 

Are  heard  with  deep  attention,  and  sighs  for 
liberty  ; 

And  while  the  wondrous  message  has  circu- 
lated round, 

Some  souls  exposed  to  ruin,  have  free  salva- 
tion found. 

a  Of  this  most  happy  number  I  hope  that  I  am 

one, 
And  Jesus  soon  will  finish   the  work  he  has. 

begun  5 
He'll  cut  it  short  in  righteousness  and  I  shall 

surely  be 
A  monument  of  mercy  to  ail  eternity. 

4  I  am  but  a  young  convert,  who  lately  did  en- 

list 

A  soldier  under  Jesus,  ray  Prophet,  King  and: 
Priest : 

I  have  received  my  bounty,  likewise  my  mar- 
tial dress — 

A  ring  of  ioveand  favour,  a  robe  of  righteous- 
ness. 

U  a  2 


163  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

5  I've  been  into  the  water,  where  we  young 

converts  go, 

As  did  our  Lord  and  Master  when  he  was 
here  below ; 

Well  pieas'd  with  his  example*  as  well  as  sav- 
ing grace 

We  tread  his  sacred  footsteps,  and  hope  to 
see  his  face. 

6  Poor  sinners,  think  what  Jesus  hath  done  for 

such  as  me — • 
Behold    his    sacred  body  hang  writhing  on 

the  tree  I 
His  head,  his  hands  and  bleeding  side,  to  you 

he  doth  display, 
O  !  tell  me,  ruin'd  sinner,  how  can  you  stay 

away. 

7  Come  all  ye  elder  brethren,  ye  soldiers  of  the 

cross, 
Who  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  have  counted  all 

but  loss, 
Still  pray  for  us  young  converts,  that  we  may 

travel  on, 
And  meet  with  you  in  glory,  where  our  Re- 
deemer's gone. 

CLXIII.     CM.    JSTEifrov. 
Ji  Prodigal  Returned. 
\     A  FFLICTIONS,  though  they  seem  severe, 
-^*-  In  mercy  oft  are  sent ; 
They  stopp'd  the  Prodigal's  career, 

And  forc'd  him  to  repent. 
Although  he  no  relenting  felt, 

Till  he  had  spent  his  store ;  / 

His  stubborn  heart  began  to  melt, 
When  (amine  pinch'd  him  sore. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS*  i$9 

2  What  have  I  gain'd  by  sin,  he  said, 

But  hunger,  shame  and  fear ; 

My  father's  house  abounds  with  bread- 
While  I  am  starving  here. 

PJl  go  and  tell  him  all  Pve  done, 
And  fall  before  his  face ; 

Unworthy  to  be  calPd  his  son, 
I'll  seek  a  servant's  place. 

3  His  father  saw  him  coming  back9 

He  saw,  and  ran,  and  smil'd, 
And  threw  his  arms  about  the  neck 

Of  his  rebellious  child. 
Father,  Pve  sinn'dj  but  O  forgive  ! 

Enough,  the  father  said, — 
Rejoice  my  house,  my  son's  alive, 

For  whom  I  mourn'd  as  dead. 

4  Now  let  the  fatted  calf  be  slain, 

And  spread  the  news  around  ; 
My  son  was  dead  but  lives  again, 

Was  lost  but  now  is  found. 
'Tis  thus  the  Lord  his  grace  reveals, 

To  call  poor  sinners  home  ; 
More  than  a  father's  love  he  feels, 

And  welcomes  all  that  come. 

5  Says  Faith,  look  yonder,  see  the  crown 

Laid  up  in  heaven  above  ; 
Says  Hope,  it  shortly  shall  be  mine, 

I  long  t'  wear  it,  says  Love. 
Desire  says,  what's  that  ?  my  crown  ? 

Then  to  that  place  Pll  flee  ; 
I  cannot  bear  a  longer  stay, 

My  rest  I  fain  would  see. 

5  But  stay,  says  Patience,  wait  awhile, 
The  crown's  for  them  that  fight  ; 


£6i  SPIRITUAL   SOXGS. 

The  prize  for  them  that  run  the  race., 
By  faith  and  not  by  sight. 

Thus  Faith  doth  take  a  pleasing  view  j 
Hope  waits,  Love  sits  and  sings  ; 

Desire  flutters  to  he  gone, 
But  Patience  clips  her  wings. 

CLXIV..  G.  White  field's  Col.. 
Ji  Sinners  Vraijer. 

1  f^i  OD  of  my  Salvation,  hear, 
^-*    And  help  me  to  believe  : 
Simply  would  I  now  draw  near, 

Thy  blessing  to  receive ; 
Full  of  guilt,  a!as,  I  am, 

But  to  thy  wounds  for  refuge  fie© 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Apply  thy  blood  to  me. 

2  Standing  now  as  newly  slain, 

To  thee  I  lift  mine  eye; 
Balm  of  all  my  grief  raid  pain, 

Thy  blood  is  always  nigh  : 
Now,  as  yesterday  the  same, 

Thou  art  and  wilt  for  ever  be; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Apply  thy  blood  to  me. 

3  Nothing  have  I,  Lord,  to  pay, 

Nor  can  thy  grace  procure  ; 
Empty  send  me  not  away, 

For  I,  thou  know'st,  am  poor  : 
Dust  and  ashes  is  nay  name. 

My  all  is  sin  and  misery ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Apply  thy  blood  to  me. 


SPIRITUAL    SONGS.  165 

4  "Without  money,  without  price, 

I  come  thy  love  to  buy  ; 
From  myself  I  turn  my  eyes, 

The  chief  of  sinners  I. 
Take,  O  take  me  as  I  am, 

And  let  me  lose  myself  in  thee ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

CLXV.     C.  M.     Cambridge  New  Tune. 

S.  SrEsxEf-r. 

The  promised  Land. 

1  f\S  Jordan's  storm\  banks  I  stand, 
^^  And  cast  a  wishful  eye, 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight  ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  generous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  : 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

All  o'er,  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  : 
There  God  the  Sun  for  ever  reigns, 

And  scatters  night  away. 

No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  : 

Sickness,  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 


±S<y  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

7  Fill'd  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 
Can  here  no  longer  stay  : 
Tho'  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

C.LXVI.     SMirn's  Selec. 
Soul  tiiii'stings  from  Heaven, 

1  ^TILL  out  of  the  deepest  abyss 
^  Of  trouble  I  mournfully  cry  5 
And  pine  to  recover  my  peace, 

And  see  my  Redeemer  and  die : 
I  cannot,  I  cannot  forbear 

These  passionate  longings  for  home ; 
O  !  when  shall  my  spirit  be  there  ; 

O  !    when  will  the  messenger  come. 

2  Thy  nature  I  long  to  put  on, 

Thine  image  on  earth  to  regain  ; 
And  then  in  the  grave  to  lay  down, 

This  burden  of  body  and  pain. 
O  !  Jesus  in  pity  draw  near, 

Permit   me  to  sleep  on  thy  breast, 
Appear^b  my  rescue,  appear 

And  gather  me  into  thy  rest. 

3  To  take  a  poor  fugitive  in, 

The  arms  of  thy  mercy  display  ; 
And  give  me  to  rest  from  all  sin, 

Ami  bear  me  triumphant  away; 
Away  from  a  world  of  distress, 

Away  to  the  mansions  above ; 
A.  heav  »n  of  13  fac  — 

A  heaven  of  feeling  thy  love. 


SPIRITUAL   SONGS,  &C.      167  108 

CLXVII.     I\  M.     Pope, 

Departing  flight  oj  ihe  Happy  Spirit, 

1  TT^ITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame; 
*  Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame ! 
Trembling,  hoping,  iing'ring,  flying, 
O  the  pain,  the  biiss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

Hark!  they  whisper;  angels  say, 

Sister  spirit,  come  away  : 

What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? 

Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight; 
Drowns  my  spiri;,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 
The  world  recedes  :  it  disappears  ; 
Heav?n  opens  on  my  eyes!  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring; 
Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount,  I  fly, 
O  grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  death  !  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

FOR  CHILDREN. 
CLXVIII.    MS. 

The  Child's  Request* 

1  HPHOU  giver  of  my  life  and  joy, 

-*--    Let  songs  to  thee  my  tongue  employ  5 
Whilst  immature  this  feeble  frame, 
Teach  me  to  lisp  thy  sacred  name. 

2  May  my  fond  genius,  as  I  rise, 

Seek  the  fair  fount*  where  knowledge  lies— 
On  wings  sublime  trace  heav'ns  abode, 
And  learn  my  duty  to  my  God. 

*  The  Holy  Scriptures 


4.60  SPIKITUAL    SONGS. 

3  From  low  pursuits  exalt  my  mind— - 
From  ev'ry  vice  of  ev'ry  kind; 
Nor  let  my  conduct  ever  tend 
To  wound  the  feeiings  of  a  friend. 

4i  Though  golden  flow'rs  my  path  should  grace. 
And  joys  salute  me  as  I  pass, 
Yet  may  my  generous  bosom  know, 
And  learn  to  feel  another's  woe. 

5  If  providence  should  lend  me  wealth, 
And  joys  increas'd  by  peace  and  health, 
Yet  my  I  ne'er  despise  the  poor, 

Nor  send  them  begging  from  my  door. 

6  If  poverty,  with  stern  command, 
Should  grasp  me  in  her  iron  hand, 
In  my  distress,  may  I  receive 
That  kind  relief  I'd  wish  to  give. 

7  When  time  its  hoary  frost  has  shed, 
And  silver'd  o'er  my  favour'd  head, 
May  my  calm  mind  reflect  intent 
On  length  of  days  in  virtue  spent. 

&  When  death  his  curtain  shall  o'erspreadP 
And  wrap  me  in  his  awful  shade, 
May  my  blest  soul  to  thee  arise, 
And  triumph  in  her  native  skies. 

CLXIX.     MS. 

The  Orphan's  Frnyer. 

:   r\  THOU,  the  helpless  orphan's  hope, 
^'   To  whom  alone  my  eyes  look  up, 
In  each  distressing  day; 


FOR    CHILDREN.  169 

FATHER,  for  that's  the  sweetest  name 
That  e?er  these  lips  were  taught  to  framej 
O  teach  my  heart  to  pray  ! 

2  Low  in  the  dust  my  parents  lie, 
And  no  attentive  ear  is  nigh 

But  thine,  to  hear  my  woe; 
No  hand  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
No  gentle  voice  to  hush  my  fears 

Remains  to  me  below : 

3  My  relatives,  and  friends  are  gone 
And  all  my  earthly  hopes  are  flown, 

But  I  continue  here ; 
Be  thou  my  patron,  thou  my  guide, 
This  friendless  heart  from  sorrow  hide. 

Reposing  on  thy  care. 

4  Should  I  be  spar'd  throughout  the  span 
That  marks  the  narrow  life  of  man, 

And  reach  to  hoary  age, 
Instruct  me  in  thy  holy  will, 
Teach  me  the  duties  to  fulfil 

Of  each  succeeding  stage. 

5  But  if  thy  wisdom  should  decree 
An  early  sepulchre  for  me, 

Father,  thy  will  be  done ; 
On  thy  rich  mercy  I  rely, 
And  if  I  live  or  if  I  die 

O  save  me  in  thy  Son ! 


Vv 


170  ACROSTIC* 

clxx.   p — .   acrostic: 

L.  M. 

3*  ben,  O  my  Jesus  !  Saviour,  when, 

t-i  n  thy  dear  bosom  shall  I  lie ; 

t"1  ong  are  the  hours  that  roll  between ; 

f  ong  till  I  lay  this  body  by. 

hh  n  this  waste  howling  wilderness, 

>•  midst  ten  thousand  cares  I  dwell : 

£*  y  heart  and  soul  with  sin  distress  a, 

hfl  erplex'd  with  foes  from  death  and  hell. 

>  round  then  roll  ye  wheels,  of  time  ; 

£3  un  on  my  moments  that  remain  ; 

^  ept  and  secured  by  power  divine, 

>-i  hope  and  long  for  heav'n  my  home. 

!z;  othing  below  th'  eternal  skies, 

t/>  un,  moon,  or  stars,  or  friends  can  fill 

O  ne  moment  all  my  vast  desires, 

^  or  tempt  my  soul  on  earth  to  dwell. 


END    OF    THE    SONG? 


A  TABLE 

xlO  FIND  ANY  SPIRITUAL  SONG   BY  THE  FIRST   LINE. 


Song  and  page. 

A     DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone  -         -  52 

-^*-  Afflictions,  though  they  seem  severe  163 

Ah  !  lovely  appearance  oi  death           -  120 

Ah  !  Lord  .  an !  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ?  1  I 

Almighty  love  inspire          -         -         -  120 
Along  the  banks  where  Babei'scurrent  flows  1 52 

AiTeiid,  my  soul,  the  sacred  page          -  153 

Attend,  ye  saints,  and  hear  me  tell      -  109 

Awak'd  by  Sinai's  awful  sound    -         -  17 

Away  my  unbelieving  fear            -         -  57 

"O  EGIN  the  third  of  Matthew,  &c.     -  1 37 

■"  Begone  unbelief             -  59 

Brethren,  I  am  come  again           -         -  27 

Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here           -  127 

/^HivIST,  our  passover,  is  slain        -  45 

^  Christ  is  set  on  Zion's  hill     -         -  104 

ChUdreh  of  the  heavenly  King    -        -  54 

Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  wretched    -  14 

Come,  Lord,  and  help  us  to  rejoice      -  53 

Come  all  ye  mourning  souls  76 

Come  brethren  and  sisters,  &c.             -  93 

Come  you  that  know  the  Lord  indeed  95 


A   TABLE 

So?ig  andpagg. 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord        -        -  134 

Come,  poor  sinner,  come  and  see         -  1 8 

Come  my  soul  and  let  us  try        -         -  108 

Come  dear  brethren  in  the  Saviour      -  28 

Come  all  ye  dear  believers           -         -  130 

Come  mourners  attend,  &c.         -         -  12 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing      -  157 

Come  and  taste  along  with  me     -         -  113 

Come  all  ye  mourning  sinners  hear     -  23 

T"JEAR  Jesus  here  comes,  &c.           -  13 

-"-^   Dear  people  all  attention  give      -  6 

Dearest  Saviour,  help  thy  servant        -  66 

Dearest  Lord  thou  hast  commanded    -  80 

"T^ARTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long  136 

-*-^  Encompass'd  with  clouds  of  distress  49 

Encourag'd  by  thy  word      -  24 

"EV\R  above  yon  glorious  ceiling        -  103 

*-   Farewell,  my  dearest  friends,  &c.  2 

Farewell,  dear  friends,  I  must  be  gone  79 

Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord       -  159 

Farewell  my  dear  brethren  !  &c.          -  1 60 

Flow  fast  my  tears,  the  cause  is  great  1 5 1 

For  a  season  call'd  to  part           -         -  74 

Forbear,  my  friends,  forbear,  &c.         -  128 

From  whence  doth  this  union  arise      -  102 

From  the  regions  of  love     -         -         -  118 

From  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief    -  50 

From  Egypt  lately  freed     -  83 

{^ LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken  70 

^~"    Glory  to  Cod  on  high           -         -  68 

God,  of  my  salvation,  hear           -        -  164 

ious  Lord  incline  thine  cur           -  16 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah         -  75 


OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Song  and  page. 

TJTAIL,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began  1 16 

•*--*- Hail !  thou  once  despised  Jesus       -  38 

Happy  souls  who  feel  salvation   -         -  142 

J  lark.'  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds  94 

Hark!  hark  the  trump  of  God     -         -  147 

Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy       -  36 

He  comes  /  he  comes  !  to  judge,  &c.  -  144 

Head  of  the  church  triumphant  -         -  124 

Hearts  of  stone,  relent,  relent      -  25 

How  happy  are  we     -         -         -         -  31 

How  firm  a  foundation,  &c.  42 

How  happy  is  the  Pilgrim's  lot     -  60 

How  lost  was  my  condition  86 

*How  happy's  every  child  of  grace      -  97 

*Ho\v  nappy's  every  child  of  grace      -  111 

How  tedious  and  Wasteless  the  hours     -  87 

f~  AM  a  stranger  here  below      -         -  101 

-*-  I'm  tir'd  with  visits,  modes  and  forms  104 

In  three  short  moments  death,  &c.       -  149 

Jesus  at  thy  command         -                  -  €1 

Jesus  is  our  great  salvation          -  40 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul        -  62 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye     -         -         -  63 

Jesus,  master,  O  discover    -         -         -  139 

Jesus  pardon  all  our  follies           -         -  161 

Jesus,  while  he  dwelt  below          -         -  132 

Jerusalem!  my  happy  home       -         -  92 

If  I  perish,  I  will  go     -  19 

I  long  to  behold  him  array 'd        -         -  91 

I  long  to  see  the  seasons  come     -  7 

In  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands       -  140 

In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise  41 

John  in  vision  saw  the  day           -         -  146 

*  These  are  two  different  Songs. 

Vy2 


A   TABLE,  hC 

So?ig  and  page. 
Through  all  the  world  below  -  -  129 
Thus  it  became  the  Prince  of  grace  - 
Thy  mercy  my  God  is  the  theme,  &c. 
Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford 
?Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know 
To-day,  if  you  will  hear  his  voice 


NCLEAN,  unclean,  and  full  of  sin 
Up  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie     - 


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V  ITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame 

"WAND'RING  Pilgrims,  &c.    - 

*  *     What  think  ye  of  Christ  is  the  test 
What  sound  is  this  salutes  mine  ear     - 
What  poor  despised  company 
When  converts  first  begin  to  sing 
When,  O  my  Jesus,  Saviour  when 
When  sorrows  encompass  me  round     - 
When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  &c.  - 
While  I  am  blest  with  youthful  prime 

~\TE  scarlet-colour'd  sinners  come 
-*-    Ye  weary,  heavy  laden  souls,  &c. 
Young  people  all,  I  pray  draw  near 


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